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What operations or tasks are considered macro-tasks in the event loop?

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In the context of the event loop (for example, in JavaScript or Flutter), macrotasks are large tasks that are queued for execution after the current cycle completes. Macrotasks include:

  • Handling input events (clicks, touches, key presses)
  • Timers (setTimeout, setInterval)
  • Network requests (handling responses)
  • UI rendering

In Flutter, the event loop manages event processing and interface updates. Macrotasks are the main operations that start the event processing cycle, such as handling user input or completing asynchronous operations, after which widget updates and screen redraws occur.

Example: when a user presses a button, this event goes into the macrotask queue, then the handler is called, and the UI is updated.