sequencing function calls in javascript - are callbacks the only way?
- by tim
I read through various threads like this one for example.
But it really escapes me how to accomplish the following:
I have 4 functions, and want them happen one after another in sequence. Notice they are in incorrect order, to get my point across. I want the result that will output "1, 2, 3, 4'
function firstFunction(){
// some very time consuming asynchronous code...
console.log('1');
}
function thirdFunction(){
// definitely dont wanna do this until secondFunction is finished
console.log('3');
}
function secondFunction(){
// waits for firstFunction to be completed
console.log('2');
}
function fourthFunction(){
// last function, not executed until the other 3 are done.
console.log('4');
}
I tried to figure out callbacks but am getting lost :(
Isn't there some simple way to do this? Like looping through an array...
