1.1.6 - Inter-Thread Communication
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What does the wait() method do?
💡 Hint: Think about how a thread pauses its work.
What is the purpose of the notify() method?
💡 Hint: Consider how one waiting thread can be alerted.
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What does the wait() method do in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about how a thread 'pauses'.
The notify() method wakes up:
💡 Hint: Consider how notifications in real life often target a specific individual.
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Create a simple Java program that simulates a producer-consumer scenario using wait() and notify(). Describe how the threads communicate.
💡 Hint: Use synchronized blocks to ensure thread safety.
Explain how failing to use synchronized blocks with wait() and notify() can lead to errors in a multi-threaded program.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how shared resources need management to ensure correct behavior.
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