A promise chain is formed when multiple promise handler functions (.then() or .catch()) are appended to handle results and errors.
In a promise chain, each handler function receives the result from the previous function, forming a seamless chain of operations.
When the promise is not chained properly by prefixing the promise every time before each .then() handler, it results in independent promise handling and can lead to unexpected outcomes.
Understanding how to correctly chain promises is crucial in JavaScript to ensure proper flow of asynchronous operations and avoid common mistakes developers make.