20.2.4 - Reordering
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Practice Questions
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What does reordering in Java refer to?
💡 Hint: Think about how CPUs optimize code execution.
What is a volatile variable?
💡 Hint: Consider its role in synchronization.
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What is the main purpose of reordering in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about why optimization is important in programming.
True or False: Synchronization blocks can prevent issues with reordering.
💡 Hint: What happens inside a synchronized block?
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Design a simple multithreaded application that demonstrates the effects of instruction reordering. Describe any issues experienced when executing the program without using any synchronization.
💡 Hint: Don't forget to consider what could happen with multiple threads accessing shared data.
Consider the implications of using volatile vs. synchronized blocks for a shared counter. Write a sample code comparing both implementations and analyze their behavior under multithreading.
💡 Hint: Look carefully at how data is accessed and changed in each case.
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