Chapter 6. Promises in Node.js

In the previous chapter, we learned about promises in WinRT and how they are implemented using the Microsoft platform. The promises concept has had wider coverage than other languages. This is one of the fastest growing concepts in open source technologies.

In this chapter, we will discuss an implementation of JavaScript that is dramatically changing the course of modern web development and enhancing our ways to real-time web. This amazing piece of technology is called Node.js, a platform written in JavaScript and based on the V8 Engine by Google. Promises in Node.js are far more interesting, evolving, and productive than any other platform or implementation can offer. Let's dive into the details and find out what ...

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