1.1.1 - What is a Thread?
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What is a thread in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about how tasks are executed within an application.
What is the main thread?
💡 Hint: Consider which thread starts executing when the application runs.
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What is a thread?
💡 Hint: Remember, threads are designed to operate independently.
True or False: Every Java application has at least one thread.
💡 Hint: Think about the starting point of execution in Java applications.
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Describe the advantages and disadvantages of multithreading in software development.
💡 Hint: Consider both the speed of execution and the potential for errors.
Devise a simple Java program that creates two threads to perform tasks simultaneously. Explain how each thread operates and the expected output.
💡 Hint: Focus on how each thread's task is defined and executed.
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