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# [Blocking vs Non-Blocking Code in Node.js](https://dev-ops-blogs.hashnode.dev/blocking-vs-non-blocking-code-in-node-js?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

When working with Node.js, one important concept to understand is blocking vs non-blocking code. The difference is simple: Blocking code makes the program wait. Non-blocking code allows the program t

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