# ValueTask

A value type representing asynchronous work that may already have a result.

## What is **ValueTask** in C#?

**ValueTask** — A value type representing asynchronous work that may already have a result.

```csharp
class Cache
{
    ValueTask<string> ReadAsync()
    {
        return ValueTask.FromResult("Ready");
    }
}
```

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Updated: September 27, 2026

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