🟢 Node.js Interview Question What happens when Node.js thread pool is full? We write async code. We expect everything to run fast. But under load… things slow down. because Node’s thread pool has a default size of 4. So when we run multiple heavy tasks: • First 4 → start immediately • Rest → wait in a queue Even though our code is async… It doesn’t mean everything runs at the same time. Tasks still compete for limited threads. That is why: - Delays - Slower responses - Reduced throughput But but we can increase thread pool size. Yes you heard right, we can increase thread pool size using: ex - UV_THREADPOOL_SIZE=8 But more threads ≠ better performance. Too many threads → more overhead. Node.js is fast. But it has limits. Understanding those limits is what separates basic usage from real backend understanding. #NodeJS #BackendDevelopment #JavaScript #TechInterview #SystemDesign
Node.js Thread Pool Limitations: Understanding the Impact on Performance
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Day 16 of sharing interview questions to help you land your next role! Today's focus: Node.js — beginner & intermediate level questions! Q1: What is Node.js? Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform runtime environment that allows you to run JavaScript code outside of a browser — typically on a server. Q2: Why is Node.js popular for backend development? Because it is fast, lightweight, and uses JavaScript — so frontend developers can easily transition to backend development without learning a new language. Q3: What is npm? npm stands for Node Package Manager. It is used to install, share, and manage packages/libraries in a Node.js project. Q4: What is the difference between require() and import in Node.js? require() is the older CommonJS way of importing modules, while import is the modern ES6 syntax. Both are used to bring in external files or packages into your code. Q5: What is a callback function in Node.js? A callback is a function passed as an argument to another function, which gets executed after a task is completed. It is commonly used to handle asynchronous operations like reading files or making API calls. Follow for Day 17 — more questions dropping tomorrow! #NodeJS #BeginnerDeveloper #InterviewPrep #JavaScript #BackendDevelopment #TechJobs #Day16
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Yes , more threads doesn't guarantee fast results if we introduce more threads there will be more context switching and it will make ur code more slower