Callback Hell Flashcards
1
Q
What is callback hell?
A
It refers to a situation where multiple nested callbacks are used in code, making it difficult to read, debug, and maintain.
2
Q
What causes callback hell?
A
It’s often caused by a chain of asynchronous function calls that depend on the results of previous function calls.
3
Q
How can you avoid callback hell?
A
- Use named functions instead of anonymous functions
- Use promises instead of callbacks
- Use async/await instead of callbacks and promises
- Use libraries or frameworks that handle asynchronous code in a more readable way