If you’ve been working with JavaScript for a while, you’ve probably used AJAX to fetch data from a server. And you’ve likely heard of async/await too. But how do you combine these two concepts effectively? Let’s dive in and find out.
What is AJAX?
AJAX stands for Asynchronous JavaScript and XML. It’s a technique that lets you fetch data from a server asynchronously, meaning your web application doesn’t pause while waiting for a response. Instead, it keeps running other tasks.
What is async/await?
Async/await is a way to handle asynchronous code in JavaScript. It makes working with promises easier and more readable. Instead of using then() and catch() methods, you can use async functions with await keywords to make your code look like synchronous code.
Using async/await with AJAX
To use async/await with AJAX, you can leverage the fetch() function. This function returns a promise and works well with async/await. Let’s see some examples:
