June 19th, 2023 × #javascript#nodejs#webdev
AsyncLocalStorage + AsyncContext API
Discussion on AsyncLocalStorage and Async Context API in JavaScript which allow accessing context down the call stack without passing references explicitly.

Wes Bos Host

Scott Tolinski Host
In this Hasty Treat, Scott and Wes talk about AsyncLocalStorage, why more frameworks aren't using it yet, some examples, as well as some footguns.
Show Notes
- 00:22 Welcome
- 01:44 What is AsyncLocalStorage?
- 03:14 What is context?
- 07:49 Why aren't more frameworks using AsyncLocalStorage for context for middleware?
- 10:16 Examples of usage
- 14:20 Footguns
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