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What Does setTimeout(..., 0ms) Really Mean in JavaScript? (Event Loop Explained!)

  • setTimeout(..., 0ms) in JavaScript does not run immediately, but is deferred to the event loop.
  • JavaScript's event loop handles tasks in a specific order: main tasks, microtasks, then timers.
  • The code example with setTimeout(() => { ... }, 0) demonstrates this order of execution.
  • Understanding how 0ms works helps in writing better asynchronous code and explains JavaScript delays.

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