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ReadableStreamDefaultReader

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ReadableStreamDefaultReader

The ReadableStreamDefaultReader type represents a default reader that can be used to read stream data. It can be used to read from a ReadableStream object that has an underlying source of any type.

Methods

Name	Description
cancel(reason)	Returns a `Promise` that resolves when the stream is canceled.
read()	Returns a `Promise` that resolves with an object containing the `done` and `value` properties, providing access to the next chunk in the stream’s internal queue.
releaseLock()	Releases the lock on the stream.