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How does Kotlin handle backpressure in reactive streams?

Updated May 16, 2026

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Kotlin Flow handles backpressure by suspending producers until consumers are ready.

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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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