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Async functions

Widely available since 2019-10-05
Tags: javascript Groups: JavaScript

The async and await keywords allow you to use the asynchronous, promise-based behavior of a function without using promise chains.

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Browser support (view on caniuse.com)

  • Chrome 55 Released on 2016-12-01
  • Chrome Android 55 Released on 2016-12-06
  • Edge 15 Released on 2017-04-05
  • Firefox 52 Released on 2017-03-07
  • Firefox for Android 52 Released on 2017-03-07
  • Safari 10.1 Released on 2017-03-27
  • Safari on iOS 10.3 Released on 2017-03-27