Explain the purpose of the async and await keywords in dotnet
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Explain the purpose of the async and await keywords in dotnet
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Sam HobbsPosted Jun 16, 2025, 5:48 PM
In my opinion async and await make asynchronous programming in .NET difficult and confusing. I have not found a clear explanation of what async and await do, I only find explanations of their purpose. I prefer using the Task Class and related methods.
Task Class (System.Threading.Tasks)
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dotnet/api/system.threading.tasks.task?view=net-9.0
Niraj ParmarPosted Jun 14, 2025, 4:50 PM
Just remember: avoid using
.Resultor.Wait()to prevent deadlocks!Niraj ParmarPosted Jun 14, 2025, 4:48 PM
asyncandawaitmake asynchronous programming in .NET easier and cleaner.The
asynckeyword marks a method for async execution, andawaittells the code to pause until a task completes — without blocking the thread.This helps build scalable apps, especially in APIs or UI, where responsiveness matters.