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What is the Event Loop in JavaScript?

The Event Loop is a mechanism that allows JavaScript to handle asynchronous operations while remaining single-threaded. It continuously checks the call stack and task queues, executing callbacks when the stack becomes empty. This enables features such as timers, promises, and asynchronous API calls.

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