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HOW JAVA VIRTUAL THREADS SIMPLIFY REACTOR APIS

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Virtual threads simplify concurrency by reducing the cost of waiting threads. They allow developers to use blocking functions without needing to refactor existing code or rely heavily on reactive libraries like Reactor. By using virtual threads, developers can combine modern reactive workflows with traditional Java code, improving code maintainability and understanding.