Welcome to the Java Concurrency in Practice guide! This tutorial covers essential concepts and best practices for writing concurrent programs in Java. 🚀
Key Topics Covered
Thread Basics
- Understanding threads and their lifecycle
- Creating and managing threads in Java
Synchronization
- Synchronized methods and blocks
- Volatile keyword and memory visibility
Concurrency Tools
java.util.concurrent
utilities likeCountDownLatch
,CyclicBarrier
, andSemaphore
- Thread pools and executor frameworks
Thread Safety
- Ensuring safe publication and visibility
- Using
final
fields andsynchronized
blocks
Recommended Reading
For deeper insights, check out our Java Concurrency Basics tutorial to build a strong foundation before diving into advanced patterns.
Practical Examples
- Example 1: Implementing a thread-safe counter
- Example 2: Using
ReentrantLock
for fine-grained control
Explore more advanced topics like deadlock prevention or atomic variables in our Java Advanced Concurrency section! 🧠💡