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title: We have a problem with promises
url: http://pouchdb.com/2015/05/18/we-have-a-problem-with-promises.html
is_active: 1
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type: article
summary: This blog post discusses the issue of using promises in JavaScript
  applications. The author explains the common problems that developers face
  when working with promises, such as handling errors and managing asynchronous
  operations. The post provides insights into the limitations and pitfalls of
  promises, including potential memory leaks and difficulties in debugging. It
  also offers alternative approaches to promises, such as using observables or
  async/await syntax. Overall, the article highlights the challenges and
  potential drawbacks of using promises in JavaScript development and provides
  valuable guidance for developers seeking to improve their code.
keywords: '["javascript"," javascript promises"," async programming","
  asynchronous code"," coding best practices"," programming languages"," web
  development"," front-end development"," back-end development"," software
  engineering"," error handling"," async/await"," asynchronous programming","
  callback functions"," concurrency"," javascript apis"," javascript
  libraries"," pouchdb"," nosql"," database management"," data
  synchronization"," offline-first applications"," data replication"," real-time
  updates"," web applications"," web technologies"," code optimization","
  debugging"," performance improvement"," programming patterns"," javascript
  frameworks"," javascript tooling"," software architecture"]'
archive_url: http://web.archive.org/web/20231213001711/https://pouchdb.com/2015/05/18/we-have-a-problem-with-promises.html
date_accessed: 1435129200000
word_count: 4118
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