What is backpressure in the context of Node.js streams?

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What is backpressure in the context of Node.js streams?

Key points

  • Backpressure is a mechanism to handle data flow in Node.js streams
  • It prevents data overload by signaling the Readable stream to slow down
  • This ensures efficient data processing without overwhelming the system

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