10.3.4 - Multithreading (Optional, for autosave)
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What is multithreading?
💡 Hint: Think about how it allows tasks to run at the same time.
What does the run method do in a thread?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you start a thread.
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What is the main benefit of using multithreading in applications?
💡 Hint: Think of how tasks can run without waiting for each other.
True or False: A thread can run independently of the main program.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how background tasks function.
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Create a Java program that simulates an autosave feature for a notepad application, ensuring that it autosaves user input every 90 seconds. Handle potential exceptions that may occur during file writing.
💡 Hint: Think about using `Thread.sleep(90000)` for your timing.
Discuss how deadlock might occur in a multithreaded environment, specifically with an autosave feature, and suggest strategies to prevent it.
💡 Hint: Consider the order in which resources are accessed.
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