Concurrency basics · interview question
Which method should you use to ensure a CompletableFuture chain executes on a specified Executor?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. .thenApplyAsync()
Why
The thenApplyAsync() method allows you to specify an Executor on which the function will be executed, ensuring that the CompletableFuture chain runs on the desired thread pool.
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