Concurrency basics · interview question
What does the.thenCombine() method do when used with two CompletableFutures?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. Combines the results of both futures using a provided BiFunction
Why
The thenCombine() method is used to combine the results of two independent CompletableFutures using a provided BiFunction, allowing you to create a new CompletableFuture based on both results.
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