async
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- noun
- /ˈeɪsɪŋk/
- Jargon
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proceso asíncrono
- The younger workforce also does not care much for synchronous communication and embraces async.
Examples
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The developer explained how the async function improves the app's performance by loading data without freezing the interface.
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Third week is async week where you are only allowed to do verbal and and video recordings for communication.
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This is nothing new, but it is a cool example of how easy stuff like this is now that you have the async keyword.
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When using external APIs like maps or analytics, always use the async versions.
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We created an AsyncRelayCommand, which essentially disables the command while an async action is running.
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This is useful because commands may call services (which are async), and during that call you'd rather the user not do it again.
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This documentation covers how async processes can enhance user experience in web applications.
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With async, multiple tasks can be executed simultaneously, allowing for more efficient program execution.
Synonyms
An action that runs without waiting for other tasks so the program keeps working
Antonyms
How Synchronous
Surface Forms
Morphology
async = sync (semi-transparent) = a + sync
The noun sense ('an async') is predictable from 'a-' + 'sync' for those who know 'sync', but as an informal/clipped technical noun it may be unclear to general learners.
Etymology
Async comes from asynchronous, built from a- meaning 'not' and sync meaning 'same time'. So an async as a noun is a process or discussion done 'not at the same time', like messages you answer when it suits you.