How Do I Return the Response from an Asynchronous Call?

Async calls (e.g., fetch()) return Promises, not immediate values. Direct return yields undefined. Focus: JavaScript (adapt for other langs). Problem Example function fetchData() { let result; fetch(‘https://api.example.com/data’) .then(data => { result = data; }); return result; // undefined } Enter fullscreen mode Exit fullscreen mode Solutions 1. Return Promise (Chain .then()) function fetchData() { return…

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Lessons learned implementing SCIM with Microsoft Entra and the SCIM Validator

I had to redo the entire SCIM validator journey after we’ve migrated to a new company. This article shares the practical lessons from that rework: tightening concurrency, adding hybrid caching, clarifying when /Schemas actually matters and structuring validation runs so progress is repeatable instead of guesswork. SCIM still promises automated provisioning from an IdP, but…

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CinemaSins: Everything Wrong With Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning In 27 Minutes Or Less

Everything Wrong With Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning In 27 Minutes Or Less is CinemaSins’ latest roast of Tom Cruise’s high-octane franchise finale, poking fun at every gravity-defying stunt and plot hitch. They admit the series still rocks, but the last couple of films have wandered off course—so buckle up for some delicious nitpicking….

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Ringer Movies: The Robert Redford Hall of Fame

The Robert Redford Hall of Fame finds Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins joined by Tracy Letts as they celebrate Redford’s illustrious career, share personal connections to his iconic performances, and collaboratively build a bespoke Hall of Fame for the legendary actor. From his breakthrough roles to his directorial ventures, no stone is left unturned in…

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Building PeopleHub: An AI-Powered LinkedIn Intelligence Platform with LangGraph and Bright Data

I recently open-sourced PeopleHub, an AI-powered people search engine that combines natural language query parsing, LinkedIn profile scraping, and automated research report generation. In this post, I’ll walk through the technical architecture, key design decisions, and implementation details. Table of Contents What is PeopleHub? Architecture Overview Tech Stack AI Query Parser: Natural Language → Structured…

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