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Multithreading in Java

Multithreading in Java is a programming technique that allows concurrent execution of two or more threads, enabling efficient utilization of resources and improved application performance.

intermediate
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Multithreading in Java is a powerful feature that allows developers to create applications that can perform multiple tasks simultaneously. By utilizing threads, Java applications can improve performance and responsiveness, especially in scenarios like web servers and data processing. Understanding h...

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Key Terms

Thread
A thread is a lightweight process that can run concurrently with other threads.

Example: In a web server, each request can be handled by a separate thread.

Synchronization
A mechanism to control access to shared resources by multiple threads.

Example: Using synchronized methods to prevent data inconsistency.

Deadlock
A situation where two or more threads are blocked forever, waiting for each other.

Example: Thread A holds a lock on Resource 1 and waits for Resource 2, while Thread B holds Resource 2 and waits for Resource 1.

Runnable
An interface that must be implemented by any class whose instances are intended to be executed by a thread.

Example: class MyRunnable implements Runnable { public void run() { ... } }

ExecutorService
An interface that provides a higher-level replacement for managing threads.

Example: ExecutorService executor = Executors.newFixedThreadPool(10);

Callable
Similar to Runnable, but can return a result and throw a checked exception.

Example: Callable<Integer> task = () -> { return 123; };

Related Topics

Concurrency Control
Techniques to manage access to shared resources in concurrent programming.
intermediate
Java Collections Framework
A set of classes and interfaces for storing and manipulating groups of data.
intermediate
Asynchronous Programming
A programming paradigm that allows tasks to run independently of the main program flow.
advanced

Key Concepts

ThreadsSynchronizationConcurrencyThread Lifecycle