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Understanding Callback Functions in JavaScript

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from DEV Community ·

Callback functions are a core JavaScript concept where a function is passed as an argument to another function and executed later. They are essential for handling asynchronous operations like API requests, file reading, and event handling. This tutorial explains the syntax and provides real-world examples such as email sending and file download simulations.

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While the article covers basics well, it lacks depth on modern alternatives like Promises and async/await, which are now standard for managing asynchronous code.
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