Concurrent best practices for robust applications

While Chapter 5, Mastering Concurrency Patterns in Cloud Computing, of our book delves into Java concurrency patterns specifically tailored for cloud environments, it is crucial to lay the groundwork with some best practices and general strategies for concurrent programming.

Best practices in concurrent programming include the following:

1. Master concurrency primitives: Master the basics of concurrency primitives in Java, such as synchronized, volatile, lock, and condition. Understanding their semantics and usage is crucial for writing correct concurrent code.
2. Minimize shared state: Limit the amount of shared state between threads. The more data shared, the higher the complexity and potential for concurrency issues. Aim for immutability where feasible.
3. Handle thread interruption: When catching InterruptedException, restore the interrupt status by calling Thread.currentThread().interrupt().
   • Avoid deadlocks: Be vigilant...