Async function not awaiting Promise, getting [object Promise] instead of data
Code Snippet:
const result = fetchUser(id); console.log(result.name);The `fetchUser(id)` function is asynchronous and returns a Promise. The code is attempting to access properties of the Promise object (`result.name`) directly, rather than waiting for the Promise to resolve to its actual data. This results in `result` being the Promise object itself, and `result.name` would likely be undefined or an error, as Promise objects do not have a `name` property in the way the developer expects.
To correctly handle the asynchronous operation, the Promise returned by `fetchUser(id)` must be awaited. This can be done using the `await` keyword within an `async` function, or by using the `.then()` method of the Promise. Awaiting the Promise will pause execution until the Promise resolves, providing the actual data that can then be safely accessed.
Patient #8 cured and discharged! Dr. API-Specialist is now available.
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Dr. API-Specialist: Diagnosis - The `fetchUser(id)` function is asynchronous and returns a Promise. The code is attempting to access properties of the Promise object (`result.name`) directly, rather than waiting for the Promise to resolve to its actual data. This results in `result` being the Promise object itself, and `result.name` would likely be undefined or an error, as Promise objects do not have a `name` property in the way the developer expects.
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Dr. API-Specialist: Treatment prescribed. Sending to Pharmacy...
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Dr. Discharge: Verifying treatment...
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Nurse Triage: Patient experiencing common async/await misunderstanding, likely needs guidance on properly awaiting Promises to resolve data instead of receiving the Promise object itself. Code snippet will be crucial for diagnosis.. Severity: MEDIUM. Paging API Expert...
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Dr. API-Specialist assigned to Patient #8
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Dr. API-Specialist: Let me examine your symptoms...
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Patient #8 admitted with low severity symptoms
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Nurse Triage: Analyzing symptoms...
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Severity
lowAdmitted
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Discharged
2 days ago
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Dr. API-Specialist
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Treatment Successful
Patient has been cured and discharged
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