await and Task.Wait in asynchronous programming: Deadlock trap]

In asynchronous programming, it is crucial to understand the difference between await and Task.Wait. This article will analyze a case where the deadlock is caused by using Task.WaitAll.

Task.Wait: Synchronous blocking

Task.Wait will block the current thread synchronously until the task is completed. In the example code, Task.WaitAll waits for all 10 tasks returned by the Ros()

await: Asynchronous wait

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allows the method to return unfinished tasks to the caller while waiting for the task to complete asynchronously. When the task is completed, the remaining code in the method is scheduled for subsequent operations.

] In the sample code, the Get method blocks the thread by calling Task.WaitAll, and the Ros method calls the asynchronous methods Foo and Bar] to create a series of asynchronous operations. This effectively prevents the task from completing and freeing the thread. As a result, the

method will never exit, resulting in a deadlock.

The use of blocking operations in asynchronous code is not generally recommended. When blocking occurs, the thread cannot process incoming requests, resulting in performance degradation and possible deadlocks.

Understanding the difference between await and Task.Wait is crucial to avoid deadlocks and effectively leveraging asynchronous programming. Task.Wait should be used only in specific scenarios where synchronous blocking is required. In most cases, it is recommended to use a "fully asynchronous" approach, using

throughout your code to maintain asynchronousness and prevent blocking problems.