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Vic Mercier
3,276 PointsWhat is the callback function and where is it in a function?
What is the callback function and where is it situated in a function?
1 Answer
Steven Parker
243,318 PointsA "callback" is passed as an argument to another function.
It's a function that will be called inside the function it is passed to, typically at a later time when something happens (such as time elapsing, input ready, etc).
There is a course you might like specifically on this topic: Callback Functions in JavaScript.