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Document most common failure modes when using `Dispatcher`

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Description

For example, I'm constantly hitting "dispatcher already shutdown" issues, and I always get really confused on why. Some troubleshooting docs would be great.

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Start by locating the existing documentation for Dispatcher and reviewing how shutdown is described. Identify the most common failure modes, including "dispatcher already shutdown," and document their causes and troubleshooting steps. Done means users can understand why these failures occur and what to do next.

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Assessment

Tech stack
scala
Domain
documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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