When should I use async in my code?

When should I use async in my code?

You should use async when you have operations that can run concurrently, like API calls or file I/O.

Can you give me an example of when async is beneficial?

Sure! If you're fetching data from multiple APIs, using async allows your code to handle other tasks while waiting for responses.

What are the downsides of using async?

The main downsides are increased complexity and potential for harder-to-debug code, especially with error handling.

How do I implement async in JavaScript?

In JavaScript, you can use the async keyword before a function and await before calls to promises to handle asynchronous operations.