23.3.1 - Without Synchronization
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What is the visibility problem in multithreading?
💡 Hint: Think about how threads interact with shared resources.
What does 'flag' generally signify in concurrent programming?
💡 Hint: Consider its boolean nature.
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What main issue does the example in the section illustrate?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when changes are not propagated.
True or False: A spin loop will always see the updated value of a shared variable.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how threads read shared variables.
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Given a scenario with multiple threads reading and writing to a shared boolean flag, outline a comprehensive strategy to ensure proper visibility.
💡 Hint: Consider how Java's memory model dictates visibility requirements.
Analyze the effect of introducing sleep before setting the flag in the primary thread. Will it help in achieving visibility?
💡 Hint: Think about what guarantees visibility entails.
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