A callback function is a function that is passed as an argument to another function and executed after a task is completed. Callbacks are the backbone of asynchronous JavaScript. They help handle tasks like: ⏱️ Timers (setTimeout) 🌐 API calls 🖱️ Event handling Without callbacks, JavaScript would block execution and slow everything down. ⚠️ Too many nested callbacks can lead to callback hell, which is why we later use Promises and Async/Await. Understanding callbacks = understanding how JavaScript really works 🚀 Nishant Pal #JavaScript #WebDevelopment #Frontend #AsyncJS #Coding #LearnJavaScript
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