20.4.1 - Synchronized Blocks and Methods
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What is a synchronized method?
💡 Hint: Look for the keyword 'synchronized'.
Why do we use synchronized blocks?
💡 Hint: Think about performance.
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What is the main purpose of using synchronized blocks in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about what synchronization accomplishes.
True or False: A synchronized method allows multiple threads to execute it simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Recall how synchronization functions.
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Create a Java class that simulates a ticket booking system using synchronized methods. Include at least two methods that modify shared data. Consider thread interference and ensure safety.
💡 Hint: Think about how simultaneous bookings could collide.
Discuss how using a synchronized block can improve performance over a synchronized method in a Java application that processes large datasets. Provide code snippets to support your argument.
💡 Hint: Identify parts of your code that can be executed independently without thread interference.
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