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How can map and flatMap be used in reactive streams?
Track: Java
Topic: Reactive Streams
Focus: Blocking the Event Loop
Java: Blocking the Event Loop
Answer
map transforms data; flatMap handles asynchronous sequences.
map is used to transform data within the same stream, like changing the price tag on a product. flatMap handles asynchronous sequences, akin to sending a product for customization, then receiving it back in the flow.
map is used to transform data within the same stream, like changing the price tag on a product. flatMap handles asynchronous sequences, akin to sending a product for customization, then receiving it back in the flow.
Topics: Blocking the Event Loop Java Reactive Streams