Callback Hell Flashcards

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What is callback hell?

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It refers to a situation where multiple nested callbacks are used in code, making it difficult to read, debug, and maintain.

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What causes callback hell?

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It’s often caused by a chain of asynchronous function calls that depend on the results of previous function calls.

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How can you avoid callback hell?

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  • 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
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