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Show Notes 02:55
Wes' Async + Await talk on YouTube from DotJS
JavaScript is Asynchronous
Ryan Dhal (Creator of Node.js) original Node.js talk
06:00
Callback Hell
Q
Bluebird
What is a promise?
Promises are an IOU
8:30
Async + Await IS promises
What is Async + Await?
How does the code look?
Returning values from an await
15:20
Performance Considerations
MEGA PROMISES
Promise.all()
Here is an example:
const [weather, store] = Promise.all(getWeather(), getStores());
19:22
This stuff is 100% native
Most new Browser APIs are build on Promises
Fetch()
Some examples:
await fetch(' https://api.github.com/users/wesbos').then(data => data.json())
OR
await (await fetch(' https://api.github.com/users/wesbos')).json()
Axios
22:48
The Payment Request API
You should listen to episode 006 on accepting money on the internet
Web Animation API
27:00
Snackisodes
Snack Packs
Hasty Treats?!!!
28:00
Making callback-based functions promised basked
es6-promisify
util.promisify()
30:00
Error Handling Methods
View my slides for some code examples.
Try/Catch
High Order Function
Just handle the error when you callIt().catch(dealWithIt);
Node's process.on('unhandledRejection') event
36:00
Browser Support
Babel it!
38:00
AbortController()
Abortable Fetch
SIIIIICK PICKS 42:00
Scott: Ring Doorbell
Wes: The Indicator Podcast
47:00
Sick Tip
Chrome's Autoplay is changing
Details on this
Visit chrome://media-engagement to see your scores
Shameless Plugs Fullstack GraphQL
CSS Grid Course is coming sooooon!
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