async functions

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Async functions, introduced in ES2016, simplify asynchronous JavaScript programming using the async and await keywords. This tag covers discussions about async function support in the Chakra JavaScript engine and Microsoft Edge browser. Topics include experimental implementation, developer previews, and how async functions improve code readability compared to traditional promise chains. The content focuses on Microsoft's implementation of this ECMAScript feature, particularly in Edge and Chakra, making it relevant for web developers working with Microsoft browsers and modern JavaScript standards.
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    Asynchronous code gets easier with ES2016 Async Function support in Chakra and Microsoft Edge

    While we work on rounding out our ES6/ES2015 support, the Chakra team is already looking ahead to ES2016 and, especially, to Link Removed. Today, we’re excited to announce the availability of Async Functions in Microsoft Edge as an experimental feature, available to preview starting in Link...
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