6 Async JavaScript Patterns That Prevent Partial Failures in Production
typescript
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Most async code works fine until one step fails halfway through a workflow. Then you get double charges, missing data, or silent corruption. These patterns fix that. 1. Replace Sequential Awaits With Compensated Steps Sequential code looks clean but breaks on partial failure. Before async function processOrder(orderId: string) { const order = await fetchOrder(orderId) const payment = await chargeCustomer(order.customerId, order.total) const shipment = await createShipment(