1.2.3 - Advantages of NIO over Standard I/O
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What is non-blocking I/O?
💡 Hint: Think about how it differs from traditional I/O.
Name one benefit of using Direct Buffers.
💡 Hint: Consider how memory management affects I/O operations.
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What does non-blocking I/O allow threads to do?
💡 Hint: Think about the term 'non-blocking'.
True or False: Selectors in NIO allow a thread to manage multiple I/O channels.
💡 Hint: Focus on the purpose of selectors.
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Propose an architecture for a high-performance chat application using NIO. What advantages would it provide?
💡 Hint: Consider how client connections will be managed concurrently.
Explain how you would implement a file transfer system using NIO to optimize performance for large files.
💡 Hint: Think about how direct buffers reduce latency.
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