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Multithreading is a programming concept that allows multiple threads to run concurrently within a single process, enhancing CPU utilization and performance. In Java, it is implemented using the java.lang.Thread class and the Runnable interface, with a default main thread starting automatically. Key aspects include the thread lifecycle, methods for creating threads, and the importance of using start() to initiate a new thread.

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multhreading in java

Multithreading is a programming concept that allows multiple threads to run concurrently within a single process, enhancing CPU utilization and performance. In Java, it is implemented using the java.lang.Thread class and the Runnable interface, with a default main thread starting automatically. Key aspects include the thread lifecycle, methods for creating threads, and the importance of using start() to initiate a new thread.

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🌟 What is Multithreading?

Multithreading is a programming concept where multiple threads run concurrently within


a single process. This allows for better CPU utilization and improved performance for tasks
that can be performed simultaneously.

In Java, multithreading is built into the language through the java.lang.Thread class and
the Runnable interface.

🧵 What is a Thread?

A thread is like a worker.


When you run a Java program, one worker (called the main thread) starts automatically.

💡 What is Multithreading?

Multithreading means:

"Having more than one worker (thread) doing different tasks at the same time in the same
program."

It helps your program work faster and do many things at once.

🧠 Key Concepts

Concept Description
A thread is a lightweight subprocess, the smallest unit of
Thread
processing.
When a Java program starts, one thread runs by default—the main
Main Thread
thread.
Creating You can create threads by extending Thread or implementing
Threads Runnable.
start() starts a new thread, run() just calls the method in the
Start vs Run
same thread.
✅ Ways to Create a Thread

1. By Extending the Thread Class

2. By Implementing the Runnable Interface

🔄 Thread Lifecycle

1. New – When a thread is created.


2. Runnable – After calling start().
3. Running – When thread is picked by scheduler.
4. Blocked/Waiting – Waiting for a resource or time.
5. Terminated – After completion or being stopped.

⚠️ Important Notes

• Use start(), not run(), to begin a new thread.


• Java threads run concurrently, not necessarily in order.
• Multithreading is useful for tasks like file handling, game programming, and server
handling.

Let's look at a simple example where two threads run together. Each thread prints
numbers with a small delay so you can see them working at the same time.
✅ Java Program: Two Threads Running Together
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