Multithreading And Concurrency

This section discusses the fundamental concepts of multithreading and concurrency in programming, focusing on Java.

Overview Of Multithreading

Multithreading enables modern applications to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, improving performance and responsiveness.

What Is A Thread?

A thread is the smallest unit of execution in a process, allowing concurrent execution within applications.

Single-Threaded Vs. Multi-Threaded Applications

This section discusses the differences between single-threaded and multi-threaded applications, highlighting their respective benefits and drawbacks.

Life Cycle Of A Thread

This section outlines the various states that a thread can undergo during its lifetime in a multithreaded application.

Creating Threads In Java

The section covers how to create threads in Java using the Thread class and Runnable interface.

Using The Thread Class

This section explains how to create and manage threads in Java using the Thread class.

Using The Runnable Interface

The Runnable interface provides a way to create threads in Java by implementing its run method, separating the task from the thread management.

Thread Methods

This section outlines the essential methods provided by the Thread class in Java, highlighting their usage in managing thread execution.

Thread Priorities And Scheduling

This section discusses how thread priorities can affect scheduling in the JVM and how they are determined by the operating system.

Concurrency And Parallelism

Concurrency involves managing multiple tasks at once, while parallelism involves executing tasks simultaneously across multiple CPU cores.

Synchronization

Synchronization is a concurrency control mechanism that ensures multiple threads do not access shared resources simultaneously, preventing data inconsistency.

Inter-Thread Communication

Inter-thread communication in Java allows threads to coordinate their actions using methods like wait(), notify(), and notifyAll().

Deadlock And Its Avoidance

Deadlock occurs when two or more threads are blocked forever, each waiting for the other to release a lock.

Thread-Safe Collections And Concurrent Utilities

Java provides thread-safe collections and utilities that facilitate high-performance concurrent programming without manual synchronization.

Executors And Thread Pools

The section discusses the Executor framework in Java, which simplifies thread management through the use of thread pools.

Types

This section explores various types of executors in Java that manage and optimize thread usage through thread pools.

Advantages

Thread pools and executors enhance resource management and performance in concurrent programming.

Atomic Variables

Atomic variables in Java provide lock-free, thread-safe operations for single variables.

Fork/join Framework (Advanced Topic)

The Fork/Join Framework in Java enables efficient parallel processing by breaking tasks into smaller subtasks, allowing them to be executed concurrently.

Best Practices For Multithreading

This section outlines essential best practices for multithreading to enhance application performance and reliability.