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How do I ask AI tools to convert callback-based code into async/await?

Asked on Oct 31, 2025

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To convert callback-based code into async/await using AI tools like GitHub Copilot or Cursor, you can prompt the AI to refactor the code by specifying the desired transformation. This involves providing a clear instruction within your code editor or AI tool to guide the AI in generating the async/await version of the code.

<!-- BEGIN COPY / PASTE -->
    // Original callback-based code
    function fetchData(callback) {
      setTimeout(() => {
        callback(null, "Data loaded");
      }, 1000);
    }

    // Prompt for AI tool
    // Convert this function to use async/await
    async function fetchDataAsync() {
      return new Promise((resolve, reject) => {
        setTimeout(() => {
          resolve("Data loaded");
        }, 1000);
      });
    }
    <!-- END COPY / PASTE -->

Additional Comment:

Ensure your AI tool is active and configured to assist with code refactoring tasks.
Use comments or direct prompts in the code to specify the transformation you need.
Review the AI-generated code for accuracy and test it to ensure it functions as expected.
Async/await is typically used to simplify asynchronous code, making it easier to read and maintain.

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