Why do streams in the terminal sometimes get 'stuck'?

In the article "Why Pipes Get Stuck Buffering," the author tackles the common issue that can arise when using pipes in programming. Pipes operate at the operating system level, facilitating communication between processes through data transfers. While pipes are incredibly useful, they can also encounter various problems such as 'getting stuck' during the buffering of data. The author explains how buffering mechanisms function and why unexpected delays might occur at times. These interruptions have causes that may be hard to diagnose, and understanding these mechanisms is essential for any programmer. The article also discusses techniques to handle these issues and provides examples of application behaviors that can lead to pipe 'sticking,' enabling programmers to work more effectively and avoid such situations in the future.