23.1.1 - What is the Java Memory Model?
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What is the purpose of the Java Memory Model?
💡 Hint: Think about how threads communicate.
Explain the happens-before relationship.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens first in multithreading.
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What does the Java Memory Model ensure?
💡 Hint: Focus on how threads communicate.
True or False: The happens-before relationship guarantees that one thread’s changes will always be visible to another thread.
💡 Hint: Think about the order of thread execution.
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You have two threads modifying a shared integer without synchronization. Predict the possible outcomes and explain the JMM's role in preventing inconsistencies.
💡 Hint: Consider how the order of operations can influence results.
Write a code snippet that illustrates how memory visibility issues can arise without proper synchronization. Then, suggest a solution that adheres to JMM principles.
💡 Hint: Focus on ensuring proper communication between threads.
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