It converts a callback-based asynchronous function into a synchronous-looking one (using Fibers under the hood in Meteor 2.x and below).
If you're working with asynchronous code in Meteor (especially on the server), you've likely encountered Meteor.wrapAsync .
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If you're still using Meteor.wrapAsync , you're writing legacy code (but it works!). Here's the modern take:
Wrap the function once outside the method to avoid re-wrapping on every call. It converts a callback-based asynchronous function into a
I had an npm library that only supports callbacks:
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#MeteorJS #AsyncAwait #NodeJS #JavaScript Title: Understanding Meteor.wrapAsync in Meteor.js