Practice Java Memory Model And Thread Safety (23) - Java Memory Model and Thread Safety

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Question 1.
Define the Java Memory Model in your own words.
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Think about thread interactions.
Question 2.
What does the volatile keyword do?
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Consider where shared states are modified.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of the Java Memory Model?
- Define how threads are created
- Ensure safe thread communication
- Manage CPU allocations
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Think about communication requirements of multi-threaded apps.
4Question 4.
Atomicity guarantees operations happen in a single step.
- True
- False
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Consider indivisible operations.
Question 5.
You're developing a multi-threaded banking application. Explain how you would ensure accuracy when transferring money from one account to another.
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Consider how shared data integrity is maintained.
Question 6.
Discuss the implications of using a volatile variable for a shared counter vs. using synchronized methods.
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Think about the necessity of atomicity vs. visibility.

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