npm package

async

Async is a utility module that provides powerful functions for managing asynchronous JavaScript code. It is particularly useful for handling tasks that require callbacks, such as file reading or API requests, in a more manageable way. This package can be integrated into both Node.

lurq health score: 55/100
Confidence: unproven
Weekly downloads: 75,734,102
Latest version: 3.2.6
Last release: Apr 2, 2017
License: MIT

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