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Java: Functional Pipelines (flatMap)

What role does backpressure play in Reactive Streams?

How do map() and flatMap() differ in handling streams?

How would you explain the tradeoff of using flatMap() in a reactive pipeline in an interview?

How would you explain a common mistake when using flatMap() in reactive streams in an interview?

How does flatMap() enhance parallelism in a reactive pipeline?

What design considerations should be made when transitioning from Spring MVC to WebFlux?

What does the Publisher interface do in the Reactive Streams specification?

How can backpressure prevent overwhelming a Subscriber in Reactive Streams?

Understanding map() vs flatMap() in Project Reactor?

Why is flatMap() crucial for non-blocking I/O?