Promise.reject()

The Promise.reject(reason) method returns a Promise object that is rejected with the given reason.

Syntax

Promise.reject(reason);

Parameters

reason
Reason why this Promise rejected.

Return value

A Promise that is rejected with the given reason.

Description

The static Promise.reject function returns a Promise that is rejected. For debugging purposes and selective error catching, it is useful to make reason an instanceof Error.

Examples

Using the static Promise.reject() method

Promise.reject(new Error('fail')).then(function(error) {
  // not called
}, function(error) {
  console.log(error); // Stacktrace
});

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
ECMAScript 2015 (6th Edition, ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Promise.reject' in that specification.
Standard Initial definition in an ECMA standard.
ECMAScript Latest Draft (ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Promise.reject' in that specification.
Draft  

Browser compatibility

FeatureChromeFirefoxEdgeInternet ExplorerOperaSafari
Basic Support32.029.0(Yes)(No)197.1
FeatureAndroidChrome for AndroidEdge mobileFirefox for AndroidIE mobileOpera AndroidiOS Safari
Basic Support4.4.432.0(Yes)29(No)(Yes)8.0

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