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# [What is a JavaScript Promise?](https://ubahthebuilder.hashnode.dev/introduction-to-asynchronous-programming-with-javascript?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

After reading this, you won't need another article to understand promises in JS, I promise!

May 2, 2021 · 5 min read · ubahthebuilder.hashnode.dev  
Updated Mar 18, 2022  
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[Koga Ryu](https://hashnode.com/@KogaRyu)

[May 29, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/introduction-to-asynchronous-programming-with-javascript/608ef222a3716542f3640b3e/comment/60b1cef99b1e2e1dccbcddb1)

Promises and generators, you honestly lost me. Promises - where does this fit in in the whole? Generators - Yes I get that the generator iterates similar to a linked list in C++, but where does this fit in to Async matters?

I suspect what I wanted is a grander example showing how these work together in a coffeeshop or a post office to achieve whatever end they are ment to.

I think the reason I fail to user is how the moving parts fit together once in motion.

[Kingsley Ubah](https://hashnode.com/@UbahTheBuilder)

[Mar 17, 2022](https://hashnode.com/posts/introduction-to-asynchronous-programming-with-javascript/608ef222a3716542f3640b3e/comment/60b1cef99b1e2e1dccbcddb1#reply-6233126bda27a31721c88742)

I have updated the post.

[Adrienne Tacke](https://hashnode.com/@adriennetacke)

[May 2, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/introduction-to-asynchronous-programming-with-javascript/608ef222a3716542f3640b3e/comment/608f0fafdc886b4318006f5f)

Excellent analogy with the tea! :)

[Kingsley Ubah](https://hashnode.com/@UbahTheBuilder)

[May 3, 2021](https://hashnode.com/posts/introduction-to-asynchronous-programming-with-javascript/608ef222a3716542f3640b3e/comment/608f0fafdc886b4318006f5f#reply-608fc09bdc886b4318007931)

Thank you!

Glad you liked it.