JavaScript generators: The superior async/await

The discussion centers on the challenges and evolution of handling asynchronicity in JavaScript, highlighting the transition from generator functions to the widely adopted async/await paradigm. Originally, tools like co enabled developers to write asynchronous code that appeared synchronous, using generator functions that allowed code execution to pause and resume, providing flexibility in managing asynchronous workflows. While async/await gained popularity for its simplicity and readability, offering a synchronous-like appearance for asynchronous tasks, it is considered limited for complex workflows. The text emphasizes the ongoing value of generator functions, particularly in structured concurrency, through packages like effection, which facilitate starting and resuming execution threads, managing processes, and elegantly handling tasks such as connection retries with timeouts. Despite the mainstream adoption of async/await, the text advocates for the continued relevance of generator functions for solving specific asynchronous problems, underscoring their power in scenarios requiring more intricate control over execution flow.