20.2.3 - Atomicity
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Practice Questions
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What does atomicity refer to in concurrent programming?
💡 Hint: Think about how transactions are processed.
Which basic data types are atomic in Java?
💡 Hint: These are the simplest types in Java.
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What does atomicity ensure in concurrent programming?
💡 Hint: Focus on the meaning of 'atomic' in programming.
Are compound actions like x++ atomic operations?
💡 Hint: Consider what constitutes an atomic operation.
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Consider a multitasking scenario in a factory where two assembly lines try to update a shared counter of produced items. Design a solution that ensures that the counter updates are atomic. What synchronization mechanisms would you employ?
💡 Hint: Think about how you would control access to a shared resource.
Write a Java simulation that demonstrates a race condition when two threads increment a shared counter. Explain how this condition arises and how to fix it using synchronization.
💡 Hint: Focus on shared mutable state and access control.
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