14.7 - Synchronization
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What is synchronization?
💡 Hint: Think about why we need to control access among threads.
What is a synchronized method?
💡 Hint: Recall how we declare such methods in Java.
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What is the main purpose of synchronization in multithreading?
💡 Hint: Think about what synchronization protects.
True or False: A synchronized method locks the entire method, preventing any other threads from executing it simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Remember what happens when one thread hits a synchronized method.
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Implement a Java program with a shared counter variable that multiple threads access. Use both synchronized methods and synchronized blocks to demonstrate their use in maintaining data integrity.
💡 Hint: Focus on how to structure your class for clarity and thread safety.
Analyze a scenario where an application suffers from race conditions due to improper synchronization. Suggest a code solution that employs synchronized methods to resolve the issue.
💡 Hint: Think about what specific variables are shared and need protection.
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