How do I call async methods in asp.net C# 4.0?

Question

I'm aware that with .net 4.5 there is the await, async keywords that allows for easy calling of async methods. I 'm currently studying how to make async calls in C# 4.0. An example I want to is to make an async call where the datagrid is being databind.

If you could provide me some links I would really appreciate it.

Answer 1

Have a look at using Tasks, this was available in .Net 4 and should help you. A simple example might look like this:

public void MainFlow()
{
   Task taskWork = Task.Factory.StartNew(new Action(DoWork));
   //Do other work
   //Then wait for thread finish
   taskWork.Wait();
}


private void DoWork()
{
   //Do work
}

For more, have a look here