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How does Kotlin handle backpressure in reactive streams?
Updated May 16, 2026
Short answer
Kotlin Flow handles backpressure by suspending producers until consumers are ready.
Deep explanation
Unlike traditional reactive streams, Kotlin Flow naturally handles backpressure through suspension. If the consumer is slow, the producer suspends until demand is available, preventing buffer overflow and memory issues.
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