14.11.2 - Advantages
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What is the main advantage of using thread pools?
💡 Hint: Think about resource management.
What does 'latency' refer to in the context of threading?
💡 Hint: Consider time delays experienced in operations.
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What is the primary purpose of using a thread pool?
💡 Hint: Think about the advantages listed.
True or False: Executors can create new threads every time a task is submitted.
💡 Hint: Recall what thread pools do.
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Design a simple Java program that implements a thread pool for processing customer requests in a web application. Discuss the expected advantages.
💡 Hint: Consider how many tasks might be submitted simultaneously.
Critically analyze a scenario where using multiple types of thread pools in a single application could enhance performance and scalability.
💡 Hint: Think about the nature of tasks you're dealing with.
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