future

In concurrent programming, an object serves as a placeholder for a result that is initially unknown because the computation is incomplete (such an object is crucial in representing the final result during ongoing or not-yet-started computations)

Entitylanguage construct concurrency patternQ1426138

Also known as deferred · promise · delay · deferreds · promises · futures

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, concurrency pattern

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In computer science, futures, promises, delays, and deferreds are constructs used for synchronizing program execution in some concurrent programming languages. Each is an object that acts as a proxy for a result that is initially unknown, usually because the computation of its value is not yet complete.

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