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JavaScript·Advanced·Conceptual·1 min read

How do you limit concurrent async work?

Short interview answer

Maintain a bounded number of active operations, starting another when one settles. This protects memory, connections, and services while preserving useful throughput.

Key takeaway

Explain the underlying mental model clearly, then support it with a concrete example and its trade-offs.

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