1.2 - New I/O (java.nio) Overview
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Practice Questions
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Define what a Buffer is in NIO.
💡 Hint: Think of it as a waiting area for data.
What is the purpose of a Channel?
💡 Hint: Consider it a bridge between data and processing.
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What is the primary advantage of using NIO over traditional I/O?
💡 Hint: Consider the difference between waiting and not waiting for an operation.
True or False: A Selector can manage multiple channels for I/O operations.
💡 Hint: Think of a Selector as a traffic light for I/O operations.
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How would you implement a logging system that uses NIO to log messages to a file without blocking application threads?
💡 Hint: Consider how to use a Queue for log messages.
Explain how you would optimize a network server using NIO to handle thousands of simultaneous connections.
💡 Hint: Think about event-driven versus thread-per-connection models.
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