Java Threads

1h 14mAdvanced2022-06-16

Authors

Buddhini Samarakkody

Java Engineer, Author, Instructor

Course details

Java threads allow programs to execute multiple blocks of code at the same time. This advanced Java course with instructor Buddhini Samarakkody focuses on threads and concurrency, and is useful to Java programmers and even non-Java programmers who want to get a quick and practical understanding of these important concepts. Buddhini first introduces you to Java threads and the concept of concurrency. She also explains: The difference between multitasking and multithreading; the difference between a process and a thread; how to create and start a thread; and how to use different methods of the thread class.

Skills covered

JavaOracleProgramming LanguagesSoftware DevelopmentDeep Dive (X:Y)

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Learning about Java threads
02 - What you should know

1. Java Threads and Concurrency Overview

03 - What is concurrency
04 - Processes vs. threads
05 - Multitasking vs. multithreading
06 - The main thread
07 - Daemon vs. non-daemon threads

2. Creating and Starting a Thread

08 - Thread class and Runnable interface
09 - Creating a thread - Extending the Thread class
10 - Creating a thread - Implementing the Runnable interface
11 - Starting a thread
12 - Extend a thread or implement a Runnable
13 - Challenge - Webinar polling system
14 - Solution - Webinar polling system

3. Methods of the Thread Class

15 - Pausing execution of a thread
16 - Interrupting a thread
17 - Implementing thread interruptions
18 - Making a thread to wait until another thread terminates
19 - Other useful methods of the Thread class
20 - Challenge - Webinar polling system
21 - Solution - Webinar polling system

Conclusion

22 - Next steps