14.11.1 - Types
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What is a FixedThreadPool used for?
💡 Hint: Think about resource management.
Can you name the executor type that runs tasks in order?
💡 Hint: What happens when only one thread runs tasks?
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What is a FixedThreadPool?
💡 Hint: Think about the term 'fixed'.
True or False: CachedThreadPools are suitable for long-running tasks.
💡 Hint: Consider task duration.
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Write a small program snippet that uses a ScheduledThreadPool to execute a task every 5 seconds. Describe the output.
💡 Hint: Remember to configure the scheduling correctly.
Discuss potential problems that could arise from using too many threads in a CachedThreadPool. What strategies could be implemented to prevent issues?
💡 Hint: Think about the consequences of having insufficient resources available.
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