You're reading from Java Concurrency and Parallelism Master advanced Java techniques for cloud-based applications through concurrency and parallelism

Product type Paperback

Published in Aug 2024

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781805129264

Length 496 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Languages

Java

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Concepts

Application Development

Author (1):

Jay Wang

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Table of Contents (20) Chapters

Preface

1. Part 1: Foundations of Java Concurrency and Parallelism in Cloud Computing

2. Chapter 1: Concurrency, Parallelism, and the Cloud: Navigating the Cloud-Native Landscape FREE CHAPTER

3. Chapter 2: Introduction to Java’s Concurrency Foundations: Threads, Processes, and Beyond

4. Chapter 3: Mastering Parallelism in Java

5. Chapter 4: Java Concurrency Utilities and Testing in the Cloud Era

6. Chapter 5: Mastering Concurrency Patterns in Cloud Computing

7. Part 2: Java's Concurrency in Specialized Domains

8. Chapter 6: Java and Big Data – a Collaborative Odyssey

9. Chapter 7: Concurrency in Java for Machine Learning

10. Chapter 8: Microservices in the Cloud and Java’s Concurrency

11. Chapter 9: Serverless Computing and Java’s Concurrent Capabilities

12. Part 3: Mastering Concurrency in the Cloud – The Final Frontier

13. Chapter 10: Synchronizing Java’s Concurrency with Cloud Auto-Scaling Dynamics

14. Chapter 11: Advanced Java Concurrency Practices in Cloud Computing

15. Chapter 12: The Horizon Ahead

16. Index

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Appendix A: Setting up a Cloud-Native Java Environment

1. Appendix B: Resources and Further Reading

Taming the threads – conquering the cloud with the Executor framework

Remember those single-threaded applications, struggling to keep up with the ever-changing demands of the cloud? Well, forget them! The Executor framework is here to unleash your inner cloud architect, empowering you to build applications that adapt and thrive in this dynamic environment.

Think of it like this: your cloud application is a bustling city, constantly handling requests and tasks. The Executor framework is your trusty traffic manager, ensuring smooth operation even during peak hours.

The key players of the Executor framework are as follows:

ExecutorService: The adaptable city planner, dynamically adjusting the number of available lanes (threads) based on real-time traffic (demand). No more idle threads or bottlenecked tasks!
ScheduledExecutorService: The punctual timekeeper, meticulously scheduling events, reminders, and tasks with precision. Whether it’s daily backups or...