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About

Asynchronous allows an application to issue multiple requests and continue executing while the server performs the request. This type of request can improve an application’s throughput because it allows the application thread to continue with other work while an request operation is in progress.

See Parallel

Asynchronous task are particularly useful for heavy UI elements that aren’t initially visible, like Modals and Panels.

Pro/Cons

Asynchronous operations bring a boost in performance but also some complexity for instance, in

API

Asynchronous APIs can take various forms including: