23.6.1 - java.util.concurrent.atomic Package
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What does the AtomicInteger class do?
💡 Hint: Think about operations that need to be safe in a multi-threaded context.
Name two classes in the java.util.concurrent.atomic package.
💡 Hint: Recall the classes that handle specific data types.
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What is the purpose of the java.util.concurrent.atomic package?
💡 Hint: Consider what 'lock-free' means in the context of threading.
True or False: The compareAndSet() method guarantees that a variable will always be updated.
💡 Hint: Reflect on what 'compare' indicates about the operation.
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Design a multi-threaded application to simulate a stock trading system where multiple traders can update their balances concurrently using AtomicInteger.
💡 Hint: Consider how transactions will be managed.
Create an application that tracks the number of visitors to a website using AtomicLong. Ensure that the counting is thread-safe as multiple requests come in at the same time.
💡 Hint: Focus on where the count needs to be updated.
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