Web Workers

Run scripts in background threads

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JavaScript Web Workers Program

This program helps you to learn the fundamental structure and syntax of JavaScript programming.

Try This Code
const worker = new Worker('worker.js');
worker.postMessage('Hello');
worker.onmessage = (e) => console.log('Message:', e.data);
worker.terminate();
Output
Message: Hello from worker

Understanding Web Workers

Web Workers run code in background threads.

Note: To write and run JavaScript programs, you need to set up the local environment on your computer. Refer to the complete article Setting up JavaScript Development Environment. If you do not want to set up the local environment on your computer, you can also use online IDE to write and run your JavaScript programs.

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