Re: synchronize threads

From:
Lew <noone@lewscanon.com>
Newsgroups:
comp.lang.java.programmer
Date:
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 17:22:40 -0400
Message-ID:
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Neel wrote:

Also I maintain a count of number of consuming threads (say, int
thread_count).


Mark Space wrote:

Hmm, I smell homework. Classic producer consumer problem anyone?


Neel wrote:

The situation where synchronizing thread_count comes into picture
is.... "when the servicing thread terminates, it check the
thread_count. If the value is less than 2, it will not terminate but
continue in infinite loop. I want there should be atleast ONE service
thread always there.


Mark Space wrote:

That's a good one. It kinda prevent the student from just copying and
pasting a solution from the web. It's almost like your professor wants
to make sure you understand the material.

I think I'd need the whole problem statement though to help you, and it
might also be helpful to show us what code you've written. Also, did
you ask any TA's or classmates for help? What have they said?

Also, are you allowed to use objects from java.util.concurrent? They
might help if you are.


Such as
<http://java.sun.com/javase/6/docs/api/java/util/concurrent/ThreadPoolExecutor.html>

It will take some skill to meet the exact requirements even with this head start.

I found Brian Goetz's /Java Concurrency in Practice/ necessary to begin to
understand concurrent programming in Java.

--
Lew

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