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Why would anyone need JavaScript generator functions?

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2024-11-07T19:23:57.526Z
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Generators are an odd part of the JavaScript language. And some people find them a bit of a puzzle. You might be a successful developer for decades and never feel the need to reach for them. Which raises the question, if you can go so long without ever needing them, what are they good for?

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