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# [How NodeJS Run Asynchronous/Non-blocking Scripts](https://godis-agu.hashnode.dev/how-nodejs-run-asynchronousnon-blocking-scripts?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Introduction: This article is aimed at providing a good understanding of how the NodeJS handles asynchronous actions using the event loop. What is Asynchronous programming? To explain this, I'd use the restaurant example. When you visit the restaura...

Nov 30, 2021 · 4 min read · godis-agu.hashnode.dev  
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I am a developer from Nigeria. I focus on developing solutions through software using JavaScript and it's technology. I work primarily with the M(P)ERN stack.

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[Ebere Mbilitam](https://hashnode.com/@Ebylitam)

[Nov 30, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-nodejs-run-asynchronousnon-blocking-scripts/61a678e4be456923c52baa77/comment/61a68330be456923c52bab47)

Thank you for this!