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Java: Blocking the Event Loop

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

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

Why does 'Publisher' in Reactive Streams matter in this design?

How would you explain a functional pipeline in Reactive Streams in an interview?

How can you configure data dropping in backpressure?

When should you prefer map over flatMap?

How does WebFlux compare to Virtual Threads in handling concurrency?

How would you explain the 'request(n)' pattern in backpressure in an interview?

How does onBackpressureBuffer help in reactive programming?

How do backpressure strategies help manage data flow between fast Publishers and slow Subscribers?