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ExecutorService in Java

The document provides an overview of ExecutorService in Java, which simplifies thread management through features like thread pooling and task scheduling. It outlines key features such as FixedThreadPool, CachedThreadPool, and ScheduledThreadPool, as well as common challenges and best practices for using ExecutorService. Additionally, it highlights essential methods and ideal scenarios for utilizing ExecutorService effectively.

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ExecutorService in Java

The document provides an overview of ExecutorService in Java, which simplifies thread management through features like thread pooling and task scheduling. It outlines key features such as FixedThreadPool, CachedThreadPool, and ScheduledThreadPool, as well as common challenges and best practices for using ExecutorService. Additionally, it highlights essential methods and ideal scenarios for utilizing ExecutorService effectively.

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EXECUTORSERVICE
IN JAVA

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WHAT IS
EXECUTORSERVICE?
The ExecutorService is part of Java’s
java.util.concurrent package and provides
a higher-level replacement for manually
managing threads.
Instead of creating and managing threads
yourself, ExecutorService simplifies this
process by offering thread pooling, task
scheduling, and lifecycle management.

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KEY FEATURES OF
EXECUTORSERVICE
1. Thread Pool Management: Reuse threads
to optimize performance.

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KEY FEATURES OF
EXECUTORSERVICE
2. FixedThreadPool: Uses a pool with a fixed
number of threads. Ideal for predictable
workloads.

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KEY FEATURES OF
EXECUTORSERVICE
3. CachedThreadPool: Dynamically creates
new threads for short-lived tasks. Suitable
for many small tasks.

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KEY FEATURES OF
EXECUTORSERVICE
4.ScheduledThreadPool: Allows tasks to run
after a delay or periodically.

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COMMON CHALLENGES
AND SOLUTIONS
1. Thread Exhaustion:
Issue: Tasks block or exceed the thread
pool size.
Solution: Use a CachedThreadPool for
dynamic scaling or monitor the
workload carefully.
2. Deadlocks:
Issue: Thread dependencies cause
indefinite waiting.
Solution: Avoid cyclic dependencies in
tasks.
3. Resource Leaks:
Issue: ExecutorService not shut down
after use.
Solution: Always call shutdown() or use
try-with-resources for automatic
cleanup.
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KEY METHODS IN
EXECUTORSERVICE
1. void execute(Runnable task): Executes
the task without returning a result.
2. <T> Future<T> submit(Callable<T> task):
Executes the task and returns a Future result.
3. List<Runnable> shutdownNow():
Attempts to stop all actively executing tasks.
4. boolean awaitTermination(long
timeout, TimeUnit unit): Waits for the
executor to terminate.

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WHEN TO USE
EXECUTORSERVICE
Ideal Scenarios:
CPU-Intensive Tasks: FixedThreadPool
ensures efficient CPU usage.
IO-Intensive Tasks: CachedThreadPool
prevents blocking.
Scheduled Tasks: Use
ScheduledThreadPool for periodic
operations.

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BEST PRACTICES WITH


EXECUTORSERVICE
1. Choose the Right Thread Pool: Match the
pool type to the workload.
2. Handle Exceptions: Use ThreadFactory to
log uncaught exceptions.
3. Monitor Performance: Use tools like
JConsole to track thread activity.
4. Leverage ForkJoinPool: For tasks with
recursive decomposition.

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