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Java Basics: Beyond the Fundamentals
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Module 6
Concurrency Primitives and Patterns
Understanding the Java Thread Lifecycle and States
Describe the Java thread lifecycle and all thread states (NEW, RUNNABLE, BLOCKED, WAITING, TIMED_WAITING, TERMINATED).
Race Conditions: Detection and Prevention
Identify and explain race conditions with code examples and demonstrate prevention strategies.
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Understanding Java Synchronization: `synchronized` and Monitors
Explain synchronization using the `synchronized` keyword and the JVM's underlying monitor/intrinsic lock mechanism.
ReentrantLock: Beyond Intrinsic Locks
Describe explicit locks (ReentrantLock) and their advantages over intrinsic locks (e.g., fairness, tryLock, interruptibility).
Executor Framework & Thread Pool Types
Explain the purpose of the Executor framework and differentiate between common thread pool types (Fixed, Cached, Scheduled).
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Deadlock Conditions and Avoidance Strategies
Describe the necessary conditions for a deadlock and demonstrate an avoidance strategy.
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