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C# Await Operator

The await operator in C# is used in asynchronous programming to pause method execution until the awaited task is completed.

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Example: Await Operator

// Await Operator Example
async Task DoWorkAsync()
{
    await Task.Delay(1000);  // Pause for 1 second
    Console.WriteLine("Task completed!");
}

// Calling the async method
await DoWorkAsync();

Output:

Task completed!

Code Explanation: The await operator pauses the execution of DoWorkAsync() for 1 second before printing "Task completed!".

Key Takeaways

  • The await operator pauses method execution until the awaited task is completed.
  • It is used in asynchronous programming to ensure non-blocking execution.
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