23.5.2 - When to Use volatile?
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What does the volatile keyword ensure?
💡 Hint: Think about how multiple threads see changes.
Is using volatile suitable for incrementing a counter?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens during check-then-act operations.
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What is the primary purpose of the volatile keyword?
💡 Hint: Think about how threads interact with variables.
Can volatile variables be used safely for compound operations like count++?
💡 Hint: Remember what makes an operation atomic.
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Create a Java program that demonstrates the use of volatile for a simple flag to control thread execution.
💡 Hint: Think about how threads can check the running state.
Discuss a situation where using volatile would lead to a race condition, providing an example.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the nature of shared resources.
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