Python async Keyword
Example
Define an asynchronous function and run it:
import asyncio
async def greet():
return "Hello"
async def main():
msg = await greet()
print(msg)
asyncio.run(main())
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Definition and Usage
The async keyword declares a function as asynchronous (a coroutine), allowing use of await inside it.
Asynchronous functions run within an event loop (for example using asyncio.run()).
More Examples
Example
Await inside an async function:
import asyncio
async def work():
await asyncio.sleep(0)
print("Done!")
asyncio.run(work())
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Related Pages
The await keyword.
The with keyword, used for exception handling and resource management.
