Dr. Axel Rauschmayer • 3/28/2025

Could JavaScript have synchronous <code>await</code>?

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This article examines the problems caused by JavaScript's strict separation of synchronous and asynchronous code, leading to API limitations and code duplication. It explores how a hypothetical synchronous 'await' could solve these issues, delves into how asynchronous 'await' currently works, and explains the two key downsides that prevent synchronous 'await' from being a practical solution.

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