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						What are generative functions in JavaScript?
													What are generative functions in JavaScript?												
												
												
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Generator functions provide a powerful alternative: they allow you to define an iterative algorithm by writing a single function whose execution is not continuous. Generator functions are written using the function* syntax. When called, generator functions do not initially execute their code.