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When we run a Java program then main thread begins running immediately. It is created automatically. The main thread is the first as well as last thread in a java program to end. It is the main thread ...

Spring Boot application with virtual threads enabled that benchmarks different synchronization approaches in concurrent applications: Uses Spring Boot's built-in support for virtual threads Implements ...

With JDK 21, Java is entering a new era of efficiency and security, making it a compelling choice for enterprises building scalable, secure applications. The introduction of virtual threads and ...

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Virtual threads, revealed in Java's Project Loom and generally available with the Java 21 LTS, promise unparalleled scalability, simplified asynchronous coding and more efficient resource utilization.

Modern operating systems can support extraordinarily large volumes of users, but run into limitations with threads to support them due to CPU and memory constraints. Java historically has dealt with ...