Reactive Streams · interview question
How would you explain the danger of blocking the event loop in a Reactive Streams application in an interview?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. It can cause the application to become unresponsive
Why
Blocking the event loop in a Reactive Streams application can cause the application to become unresponsive, as the event loop is crucial for handling asynchronous tasks. Non-blocking operations allow the event loop to remain free to handle incoming events efficiently.
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