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# [Promises in Javascript](https://deepansh946.hashnode.dev/promises-in-javascript?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A Promise represents the state of an asynchronous operation. This asynchronous operation can be anything i.e fetching data from an API, reading contents from a file, etc. Before promises we had callbacks, but they had fewer capabilities and lead to ...

May 4, 2021 · 2 min read · deepansh946.hashnode.dev  
Updated May 10, 2021  
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