Practice Legacy Synchronization - 23.8.1 | 23. Java Memory Model and Thread Safety | Advanced Programming
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Legacy Synchronization

23.8.1 - Legacy Synchronization

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Question 1 Easy

What are two examples of legacy synchronized collections?

💡 Hint: Think of collections you've previously encountered that ensure thread safety.

Question 2 Easy

Why might legacy collections lead to performance issues?

💡 Hint: Consider situations where many threads are trying to access data.

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Question 1

Which of the following collections is synchronized?

ArrayList
Vector
HashMap

💡 Hint: Think of collections that allow multiple threads to access safely.

Question 2

True or False: ConcurrentHashMap is less efficient than Hashtable in high-load scenarios.

💡 Hint: Consider how each collection handles concurrent access.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Evaluate the impact of using a legacy synchronized collection for concurrent access in a banking application. What issues might arise?

💡 Hint: Consider high volumes of simultaneous transactions.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an application that would need both legacy synchronous collections and modern alternatives. Explain the rationale behind your choices.

💡 Hint: Think about different components that would benefit from thread safety.

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