Reactive Streams · interview question
What issue arises when a blocking database call is executed within a non-blocking event loop in WebFlux?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. It reduces the responsiveness of the event loop.
Why
Executing a blocking call within a non-blocking event loop can significantly reduce responsiveness because it prevents the event loop from processing other events while the blocking operation is in progress.
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