When to Avoid Java Streams: 7 Scenarios Where Loops Work Better

Java Streams are the first-choice tool, but they’re not always the best choice! Understand these 7 scenarios where traditional loops outperform streams—preventing errors, improving efficiency, and making code more maintainable.

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1️⃣ Modifying a Collection In-Place
2️⃣ Breaking or Returning Early in Loops
3️⃣ Handling Checked Exceptions
4️⃣ Modifying Index-Based Data
5️⃣ Dependence on Side Effects
6️⃣ Nested Loops & Complex Iterations
7️⃣ Dependency on Previous Iterations (Stateful Computation)

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