Reactive Streams · interview question
In the context of Reactive Streams, what does 'Backpressure' refer to?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. A mechanism for handling slow consumers by controlling the flow of data.
Why
Backpressure is a concept in Reactive Streams that allows consumers to signal to producers about their capacity to handle more data, preventing overwhelming slow consumers and ensuring smooth data flow.
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