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Frontend Interview Master Guide

JavaScript operates on a single-threaded model, utilizing the Event Loop to manage asynchronous operations without blocking the main thread. Async tasks are processed by Web APIs, with their callbacks queued for execution, where microtasks (Promises) are prioritized over macrotasks (setTimeout). This mechanism ensures efficient handling of tasks and smooth execution flow.

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Frontend Interview Master Guide

JavaScript operates on a single-threaded model, utilizing the Event Loop to manage asynchronous operations without blocking the main thread. Async tasks are processed by Web APIs, with their callbacks queued for execution, where microtasks (Promises) are prioritized over macrotasks (setTimeout). This mechanism ensures efficient handling of tasks and smooth execution flow.

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Event Loop

Explanation
JavaScript is single-threaded, meaning it executes one task at a time in its call stack. The Event Loop is
the mechanism that allows JavaScript to handle asynchronous operations without blocking the main
thread. Async operations are sent to Web APIs, and once done, their callbacks are queued. The Event
Loop checks if the call stack is empty and runs microtasks (Promises) before macrotasks (setTimeout,
DOM events).

Quick Code Example


[Link]("Start"); setTimeout(() => [Link]("Timeout"), 0); [Link]().then(()
=> [Link]("Promise")); [Link]("End");

Output
Start End Promise Timeout

Key Points
JavaScript is single-threaded
Web APIs handle async work
Microtasks (Promises) run before macrotasks (setTimeout)
Event Loop manages execution order

30-sec Interview Script


The Event Loop lets JavaScript handle async tasks efficiently. Async work goes to Web APIs, then
callbacks go into queues. Microtasks run before macrotasks, ensuring smooth execution.

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