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Virtual threads are strictly better than normal threads, no? I am thinking of any reason to still use traditional threads. Is there any downside?

• papercrane 3y ago
  Currently virtual threads aren't a good match if you have a CPU heavy workload. The scheduler isn't fair and if your code doesn't enter into any blocking code it won't be unmounted from the carrier thread.
  • yankput 3y ago
    Ahh. It makes sense. But it’s much better fit for file io/sockets/db.
  • YeBanKo 3y ago
    Why would you use virtual threads for CPU heavy loads?
    • kelnos 3y ago
      You wouldn't. The GP was illustrating a situation where virtual threads are not a good substitute for native threads.