Node's event loop can freeze during CPU-intensive work. Worker Threads (stable since v12) let you offload that work to parallel threads, keeping the main loop responsive.
Learn how to move heavy calculations to a worker thread so the Node.js event loop stays responsive for I/O, with a complete example and verification steps.
Learn how to offload heavy calculations to worker_threads, keeping the main event loop responsive. Step‑by‑step guide, checks, and recovery strategies included.
Learn how to prevent Node.js server freezes by offloading CPU-intensive tasks to Worker Threads, ensuring your Event Loop remains responsive under heavy load.
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