Advanced and insightful example of using Java's CompletableFuture. Coding a simple web-crawler using only its advanced features.

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This post goes beyond trivial examples often used to explain Java's CompletableFuture, by implementing a simple web-crawler that starts at a specific page and follows links to reach a target website. The example uses Java's HttpClient for downloading pages and employs various techniques, including concurrency management, async operations, and recursion, to make the crawler efficient. Additionally, it covers challenges such as memory usage, concurrency limits, and avoiding revisiting pages to create a practical yet insightful example for both beginner and seasoned developers.

CompletableFuture Example: Crawler