Memory management in asynchronous code

Asynchronous programming is not to be confused with multi-threading or concurrency. This programming method allows developers to perform resource-intensive operations without blocking the main thread of execution, thereby improving applications’ responsiveness. The async and await keywords in C# are primarily used to define asynchronous methods that can perform operations such as file I/O, network requests, or intensive computations in a non-blocking manner.

Concurrent, multi-threaded, and asynchronous programming are concepts often used to improve application performance and responsiveness. Although they may seem similar at first glance, each has distinct characteristics and is suited to solving different problems in software development.

Let’s recall that concurrent programming refers to the ability of an application to make progress on more than one task at the same time. It doesn’t necessarily mean that tasks are...