Java Multithreading and Parallel Programming Masterclass - Thread Creation

This lecture covers the basics of creating threads in Java, focusing on the Thread class and its static methods like currentThread and sleep. It explains two primary methods for thread creation: extending the Thread class and implementing the Runnable interface. The lecture also highlights the importance of using the start method over the run method and introduces the use of Lambda expressions for a more elegant code structure.

How can you set a custom name for a thread in Java?

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Explain the difference between calling the start method and the run method in a thread.

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What is the Runnable interface and how is it used in thread creation?

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What is an interrupted exception and when does it occur in thread operations?

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