4.6.2 - CopyOnWriteArrayList
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What is the main advantage of using CopyOnWriteArrayList?
💡 Hint: Think about how it manages concurrent access.
How does CopyOnWriteArrayList maintain thread safety during iterations?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to the internal state when a change occurs.
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What is the key characteristic of CopyOnWriteArrayList?
💡 Hint: Remember how it manages concurrent read and write operations.
True or False: CopyOnWriteArrayList is suitable for scenarios with equal reads and writes.
💡 Hint: Think about performance implications related to read/write ratios.
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Consider an application that uses CopyOnWriteArrayList to manage events in a UI. Given that the application constantly reads event listeners, propose a design that highlights the strengths of CopyOnWriteArrayList.
💡 Hint: Think about the balance of event read and write frequency.
In a scenario where you need to maintain a list of user sessions in a web application, analyze whether using CopyOnWriteArrayList would be suitable. Consider scenarios with high session activity.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the modification frequency against read operations.
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