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docs: add detailed explanation of Piped Streams in Java
- Explained what Piped Streams are and their role in inter-thread communication. - Covered components: PipedInputStream and PipedOutputStream. - Described working mechanism, blocking behavior, and connection requirements. - Highlighted advantages (efficient data transfer, no shared memory) and disadvantages (blocking issues, buffer limits). - Useful for understanding producer-consumer problems in multithreading. Signed-off-by: https://github.com/Someshdiwan <[email protected]>
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Piped Stream in Java:
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Piped Stream in Java.
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1. What is a Piped Stream?
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A Piped Stream is a communication mechanism in Java used for inter-thread communication.
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It allows data to be transferred between a producer thread (which writes data) and a consumer thread
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(which reads data) through an internal buffer.
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2. Components of Piped Stream
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PipedOutputStream: This is used by the producer thread to write data.
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PipedInputStream: This is used by the consumer thread to read data.
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These two streams must be connected before data transfer can occur.
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3. How it Works?
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The producer writes data into PipedOutputStream.
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The consumer reads data from PipedInputStream.
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The two streams work together like a pipe, transferring data from one thread to another.
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4. Key Concepts
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4. Key Concepts:
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Inter-Thread Communication:
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The producer writes data continuously.
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The consumer reads the data when available.
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Blocking Behavior:
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If the buffer is empty, the consumer waits for data.
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If the buffer is full, the producer waits before writing more data.
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Connecting Streams:
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PipedInputStream and PipedOutputStream must be connected using .connect() before data transfer.
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Thread Synchronization:
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Since multiple threads operate on the same data stream, synchronization is crucial.
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5. Advantages
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Efficient Data Transfer: Used for fast communication between threads.
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No Need for Shared Memory: Unlike shared variables, it allows direct data flow.
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Good for Producer-Consumer Problems: Ensures sequential data handling.
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6. Disadvantages
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Blocking Issues: If the consumer does not read fast enough, the producer might be blocked.
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Exception Handling Required: If not properly handled, threads may crash.
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Limited Buffer Size: If buffer overflows, performance issues may arise.
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This concept is widely used in multithreading scenarios where threads need to exchange data efficiently.
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This concept is widely used in multithreading scenarios where threads need to exchange data efficiently.

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