Java Threads

by Scott Oaks, Henry Wong

Threads aren't a new many operating systems and languages support them. But despite widespread support, threads tend to be something that everyone talks about, but few use. Programming with threads has a reputation for being tricky and nonportable.Not so with Java. Java's thread facilities are easy to use, and -- like everything else in Java -- are completely portable between platforms. And that's a good thing, because it's impossible to write anything but the simplest applet without encountering threads. If you want to work with Java, you have to learn about threads.This book shows you how to take full advantage of Java's thread where to use threads to increase efficiency, how to use them effectively, and how to avoid common mistakes. There is thorough coverage of the Thread and ThreadGroup classes, the Runnable interface, and the language's synchronized operator. Java Threads discusses problems like deadlock, race condition, and starvation in detail, helping you to write code without hidden bugs.In addition, Java Threads shows you how to extend Java's thread primitives. A thorough discussion of thread scheduling ends by developing a CPUSchedule class that shows you how to implement your own scheduling policy. Other extended examples include classes that implement reader/writer locks, general locks, locks at arbitrary scope, and asynchronous I/O.In short, Java Threads covers everything you need to know about threads, from the simplest animation applet to the most complex applications. If you plan to do any serious work in Java, you will find this book invaluable. Examples available online. Covers Java 1.1.

Genres: Programming, Software, Technical, Computers, Technology, Reference

268 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1997

Reviews

[Charles · Rating 4 out of 5]

At the turn of the century I was developing and teaching a series of contract training courses in Java for a local IT company. When they made the request for a course covering Java threads I needed a quick refresher in the subject. This is the book that I used.
The content is as much a primer on threads (multitasking) than it is an in-depth explanation of how threads are implemented in the Java programming language. There is no large project, while working code is included, it is generally in the form of short snippets. There are only two or three instances where the code example is more than two pages long and there is a great deal of internal whitespace.
Topics covered include controlling, scheduling, creating, activating and deleting Java threads. While this book is of course very dated regarding the specifics, it still has value as an introduction to this critical and increasingly important coding technique.

[Wangyiran · Rating 4 out of 5]

good book,for basic and advanced aspect have been explained through some theory and example,
i think you should read not only once,and if you have some question,you come back and find the answer in the book

[Laurent]

Not as deep as Concurrency in Practice, but at the time the only book available on the topic: was enough at the time, but would not take you very far today.