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docs(concurrency): add detailed notes and examples on Executors Framework in Java
WHAT was added: - Theory section explaining Executors Framework (introduced in Java 5, part of java.util.concurrent). - Covered key motivations: • Efficient thread pooling (reuse threads instead of creating new ones). • Reduces thread creation overhead. • Provides pooling strategies and automatic lifecycle handling. - Breakdown of core components: • Executor (basic interface with execute()). • ExecutorService (extends Executor, lifecycle + Future support). • Executors (factory class with pool creation methods). • Future (for async computation results). - Table summarizing different thread pools: • newFixedThreadPool • newCachedThreadPool • newSingleThreadExecutor • newScheduledThreadPool - Example 1: FixedThreadPool → shows 5 tasks running on 3 threads, with thread reuse. - Example 2: ScheduledThreadPool → schedules a task with delay. WHY this matters: - Executors framework is the backbone of Java concurrency. - Simplifies thread management, avoids boilerplate, prevents resource leaks. - Provides different strategies suitable for I/O-bound, CPU-bound, or scheduled tasks. - Using thread pools leads to more scalable and performant applications. HOW it works: - Executors.newFixedThreadPool(n) creates a pool of n reusable threads. - Tasks beyond n wait in a queue until threads become free. - Executors.newScheduledThreadPool(n) allows delayed/periodic execution. - executor.shutdown() ensures resources are released properly. HINTS: - Always call shutdown() or shutdownNow() after using ExecutorService. - FixedThreadPool → stable concurrency level (good for CPU-bound). - CachedThreadPool → dynamic scaling (good for many short-lived tasks). - SingleThreadExecutor → guarantees sequential execution. - ScheduledThreadPool → replacement for Timer with better concurrency support. KEYWORDS: executors executorservice future threadpool scheduledexecutorservice concurrency java. Signed-off-by: https://github.com/Someshdiwan <[email protected]>
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Executors Framework in Java (Thread Pooling)
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Executors Framework in Java (Thread Pooling):
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The Executors framework in Java (introduced in Java 5) provides a high-level API for managing thread pools efficiently.
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It is part of the java.util.concurrent package.
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Why Use Executors?
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- Manages Thread Pooling Efficiently 🏭
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- Reduces Thread Creation Overhead 🚀
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- Provides Different Pooling Strategies 🎯
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4. Future Interface → Handles asynchronous computation results.
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Types of Thread Pools in Executors Framework
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Types of Thread Pools in Executors Framework:
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| Thread Pool Type | Description |
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✅ Efficient Thread Management
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✅ Avoids Manual Thread Creation & Destruction
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✅ Provides Thread Pooling Strategies
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✅ Handles Concurrency Smoothly
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✅ Handles Concurrency Smoothly

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