Async and await are keywords used in Dart to handle asynchronous code. Here's how they work:
async
The async keyword is used to mark a function as asynchronous. It allows the function to use await and returns a Future by default[1][2].
When you call an async function, it immediately returns a Future object. The function's body continues executing in the background while the Future is returned[1][4].
await
The await keyword is used inside async functions to wait for a Future to complete before continuing execution[1][2][4]. It suspends the execution of the async function until the awaited Future completes[3].
When an await expression is evaluated, the asynchronous function is paused, and the control returns to the caller until the Future completes[5].
Execution flow
An async function runs synchronously until the first await keyword. All synchronous code before the first await executes immediately[5].
After the await, the function is paused until the awaited Future completes. Then, the function resumes execution[3][5].
Example
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Future<String> fetchUserOrder() {
// Imagine that this function is more complex and slow.
retur...
