What structure is primarily used to handle asynchronous operations in Avaloq Script?

Promises are primarily used in Avaloq Script to handle asynchronous operations. They represent a value that may be available now, or in the future, or never, which helps to manage asynchronous processes more effectively. With promises, you can write cleaner code by avoiding deeply nested callbacks, thus making it easier to structure your asynchronous logic.

Using promises allows you to attach handlers that will be executed when the asynchronous operation completes, either successfully or with an error. This not only improves readability but also simplifies error handling through methods like .catch(). By contrast, while callbacks can handle asynchronous operations, they can lead to what is often referred to as "callback hell," making the code harder to read and maintain. Events and threads, while useful in different contexts, do not specifically structure asynchronous operations in the same streamlined manner as promises do in Avaloq Script.