What are different event loops
In JavaScript, there are multiple event loops that can be used depending on the context of your application. The most common event loops are:
- The Browser Event Loop
- The Node.js Event Loop
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Browser Event Loop: The Browser Event Loop is used in client-side JavaScript applications and is responsible for handling events that occur within the browser environment, such as user interactions (clicks, keypresses, etc.), HTTP requests, and other asynchronous actions.
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The Node.js Event Loop is used in server-side JavaScript applications and is responsible for handling events that occur within the Node.js runtime environment, such as file I/O, network I/O, and other asynchronous actions.
Practical Code Example
// Different Event Loops:
// 1. Window Event Loop: Manages web documents on the same origin
// 2. Worker Event Loop: Runs in Web Worker / Service Worker isolated background threads
// 3. Worklet Event Loop: Specialized loop for audio/paint rendering pipeline