Project Reactor · interview question
How would you explain the key difference between Mono and Flux in Project Reactor in an interview?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. Mono represents a single element or none; Flux represents multiple elements.
Why
Mono is designed to process zero or one element, whereas Flux is designed to handle zero to multiple elements, including potentially infinite streams.
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