Reactive Streams · interview question
In Project Reactor, what is the difference between Mono and Flux?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. Mono represents a single item or empty result, while Flux represents a sequence of 0 to N items
Why
Mono is designed to represent a single item or an empty result, effectively modeling a 0 to 1 item stream. Flux, on the other hand, can emit a sequence of 0 to N items, making it suitable for streams that produce multiple elements.
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