14.11 - Executors and Thread Pools
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What is the main purpose of the Executor framework in Java?
💡 Hint: Think about how Executors handle tasks.
Name one type of executor.
💡 Hint: These come from the Executors class.
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What is the main benefit of using thread pools?
💡 Hint: Consider efficiency in task execution.
True or False: A CachedThreadPool creates and destroys threads for every submitted task.
💡 Hint: Focus on thread reusability.
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You are tasked with designing a web server that can handle variable traffic. Describe how you would utilize CachedThreadPool for task management.
💡 Hint: Think about the server's responsiveness to traffic changes.
Explain how to design a scheduling application using ScheduledThreadPool that reminds users of appointments. Describe its advantages.
💡 Hint: Consider the timeliness of notifications.
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