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What is the main purpose of using try/catch blocks with async/await in Node.js?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
Node.js - Error Handling Patterns
What is the main purpose of using try/catch blocks with async/await in Node.js?
ATo handle errors that occur during asynchronous operations
BTo make the code run faster
CTo avoid using promises
DTo automatically retry failed operations
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand async/await behavior

    Async/await pauses code execution until a promise settles, but errors can still happen.
  2. Step 2: Role of try/catch

    Try/catch blocks catch errors thrown inside async functions to prevent crashes.
  3. Final Answer:

    To handle errors that occur during asynchronous operations -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Error handling = D [OK]
Quick Trick: Use try/catch to catch async errors safely [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking try/catch makes code faster
  • Believing async/await removes need for error handling
  • Assuming errors auto-retry without code

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