Question 1

How do I cancel a network request with fun-task?

Accepted Answer

Define a computation function that returns a cancellation callback, then call `task.run()` and use the returned function to abort. The README explains computations with cleanup logic.

Question 2

Fun-task vs Promises: when should I use which?

Accepted Answer

Use fun-task for cancellable, lazy async operations with functional composition. Choose Promises for fire-and-forget async where shared results and immediate execution are sufficient, as per the README's comparison.

Question 3

How to convert a Promise to a Task in fun-task?

Accepted Answer

Wrap the Promise in a computation function that calls resolve/reject, but note the Promise starts immediately. There's no built-in method, so manual wrapping is needed, which loses some lazy benefits.

Question 4

Does fun-task work with async/await?

Accepted Answer

Not directly, as Tasks aren't Promises. You can convert Tasks to Promises for use with async/await, but this sacrifices cancellation capabilities and lazy execution.

Question 5

Is fun-task good for React applications?

Accepted Answer

It can be used, but you'll need to handle cancellation manually in useEffect cleanup functions. React's ecosystem is more optimized for Promises, so integration requires extra effort.

Question 6

What are the performance costs of using fun-task?

Accepted Answer

Tasks add abstraction layers for lazy evaluation and cancellation, which may introduce slight overhead compared to native Promises, but the trade-off is fine-grained control for complex async workflows.

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