[Solved] Why does this async method not run asynchronously?@Async public void call() { this.call(); } — Ans: Because calling the method on this bypasses Spring proxy and disables async | Spring Boot

Spring Boot - Async Processing

Why does this async method not run asynchronously?

@Async
public void call() {
  this.call();
}

ABecause calling the method on <code>this</code> bypasses Spring proxy and disables async

BBecause recursive calls are not allowed in async methods

CBecause <code>@Async</code> only works on static methods

DBecause the method must return a Future to be async

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand Spring proxy mechanism for @Async
Spring uses proxies to intercept calls and run async methods in separate threads.
Step 2: Analyze effect of calling method on this
Calling this.call() bypasses the proxy, so @Async is ignored and method runs synchronously.
Final Answer:
Because calling the method on this bypasses Spring proxy and disables async -> Option A
Quick Check:
Self-calls bypass proxy, no async run [OK]

Quick Trick: Self-calls bypass proxy, so @Async won't run [OK]

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