Using async await still freezes GUI

Question

I would like to handle long running operation in separate thread and return control back to GUI thread ASAP using async/await pattern as follows:

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Answer 1

You can use Task.Run or Task.Factory.StartNew to execute Test() or some long running and/or blocking operation on another thread:

private async void Button_Click(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
{
    await Task.Run(() => Test());
    txtResult.Text = "Done!";
}

Answer 2

You're using Thread.Sleep which blocks the thread. Use Task.Delay instead, which uses a timer internally and asynchronously yields control back to the caller:

private async void Button_Click(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
{
    await TestAsync();
    txtResult.Text = "Done!";
}

private async Task<int> TestAsync()
{
    await Task.Delay(3000);
    return 0;
}

Edit

As you posted new code, I suggest you isolate the callback that needs to run after the log running process, and save yourself the Dispatcher.Invoke and replace it with the use of async-await which will land you on the right synchronization context for you:

private async void Button_Click(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e)
{
    await Task.Run(Test);
    CallBack();
}

private void Callback()
{
    txtResult.Text = "Done!"
}

private void Test()
{
    Thread.Sleep(3000); //long running operation, not necessarily pause
}