C#

Async Programming in C#

Learn Async Programming in C# in C# with a tiny example and expected output.

Async Programming in C# is part of the C# roadmap. Use the example below and continue with the next topic.

Syntax
async Task<string> GetDataAsync() {
  return await Task.FromResult("ok");
}
Example
Line by line
// Async Programming in C#
C# line.
// (example)
C# line.
Console.WriteLine("Done");
Prints a line to output.
Real world
  • Async code keeps servers responsive under load.
Common mistakes
  • Forgetting to await tasks or using .Result/.Wait() in ASP.NET.
Best practices
  • Use async all the way for I/O and avoid blocking.