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Java: Blocking the Event Loop

How does a non-blocking event loop improve scalability?

What does the 'request(n)' method do in Reactive Streams?

Why is it critical to use non-blocking database drivers in WebFlux?

How do 'map' and 'flatMap' differ in reactive streams?

What happens if a blocking operation occurs inside a WebFlux handler?

Why does the 'Subscriber' interface in Reactive Streams matter in this design?

How does WebFlux compare to using Virtual Threads?

Why is map preferred for simple transformations in reactive streams?

Why is backpressure important in Reactive Streams?

When transitioning from Spring MVC to WebFlux, what must be avoided?