When you write your first coroutine in Kotlin, you might do it with the runBlocking function, like this. It’s a super easy way to start new coroutines. Calling a suspending function like delay from a…

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The runBlocking function in Kotlin coroutines can lead to a deadlock if called from the wrong thread. To avoid this, it is recommended to use custom coroutine scopes or take a top-down approach when migrating to coroutines. The article shares the author's experience with runBlocking and provides insights on avoiding the deadlock trap.

How I Fell in Kotlin’s RunBlocking Deadlock Trap, and How You Can Avoid It