Internal Workings of ConcurrentHashMap
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Introduction Concurrency is a critical aspect of modern software development, especially when multiple threads are accessing and modifying shared data simultaneously. To address the challenges of concurrent programming, Java provides a powerful concurrent collection called ConcurrentHashMap. In this blog post, we will dive deep into …
Understanding ConcurrentHashMap in Java
ConcurrentHashMap is an implementation of a hash map in Java that supports concurrent operations. Unlike HashMap, ConcurrentHashMap is designed to be thread-safe, allowing modifications while being iterated upon. This makes it a suitable choice for applications with multiple threads that need to access a shared …
BlockingQueue in Java: Coordinating Threads and Ensuring Consistency
Introduction BlockingQueue is a specialized queue in Java that provides blocking operations. This blog explores the purpose and functionality of BlockingQueue, its key methods, and provides examples to illustrate its usage in coordinating multiple threads. What is a BlockingQueue? A BlockingQueue is a type of …
Understanding Concurrent Collections
Introduction Concurrent collections are a specialized set of data structures designed to handle concurrent access by multiple threads without causing conflicts. Unlike traditional collections, which are not thread-safe, concurrent collections allow for efficient and safe concurrent operations. Advantages of Concurrent Collections There are several reasons …
Exploring Virtual Threads in Java
Java 19 introduces a fresh addition called virtual threads, which serve as a lightweight alternative to platform threads, allowing you to enhance your application’s performance and scalability. Understanding Virtual Threads Virtual threads resemble platform threads, but they are managed by the Java Virtual Machine (JVM) …
New Features in Spring Boot 3.1: Streamlining Development and Management
Support for managing external services at development time using Testcontainers and Docker Compose Testcontainers and Docker Compose are two popular tools for managing external services in development environments. With Spring Boot 3.1, you can use these tools to manage external services at development time, without …
Java Caching: Enhancing Performance and Availability
Caching in Java refers to the practice of storing data in a temporary location to expedite access. This temporary storage can take the form of memory, disk, or a distributed cache. Utilizing caching in Java applications can lead to improved performance by minimizing the need …
Performance Optimisation in Java Applications
Introduction Java is renowned for its portability and scalability, but without proper optimization, Java applications can suffer from performance issues. In this blog, we will delve into various techniques and tips to enhance the performance of Java applications, making them more responsive and efficient.Break down …
Choosing the Right Garbage Collector for Your Java Application
Introduction Garbage collection plays a crucial role in managing memory in Java applications. With several garbage collectors available, selecting the appropriate one can greatly impact application performance. Factors such as application type, heap size, and performance requirements should be considered to make an informed decision. …
Support for Unicode 15.0 in Java 20
Java 20 introduces enhanced support for Unicode 15.0, the latest version of the Unicode Standard. Unicode serves as a character encoding standard, defining a comprehensive set of characters and their associated properties. In Java 20, all 149,186 characters from Unicode 15.0 are fully supported, encompassing …