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Explain the concept of a microtask queue
By FrontendPro Editorial Team Updated 8/8/2026
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Answer
The microtask queue is a queue of tasks that need to be executed after the currently executing script and before any other task. Microtasks are typically used for tasks that need to be executed immediately after the current operation, such as promise callbacks. The microtask queue is processed before the macrotask queue, ensuring that microtasks are executed as soon as possible.
