Java Multithreading and Parallel Programming Masterclass - The Synchronized keyword

The video tutorial introduces the synchronized keyword in Java, explaining its role in preventing race conditions by ensuring that only one thread can execute a critical section at a time. It describes how race conditions occur when multiple threads access a shared variable, leading to inconsistent program behavior. The tutorial demonstrates the use of synchronized blocks and methods to manage thread access, ensuring consistency and thread safety. It also explains the concept of monitors and the importance of using a common object for synchronization.

Explain the concept of race condition in the context of multi-threading.

What is the purpose of the synchronized keyword in Java?

How does a synchronized block help in managing thread execution?

What happens when multiple threads try to access a synchronized block?

Describe the role of the monitor in Java's synchronized keyword.

Why is it important for the object used in a synchronized block to be accessible to all threads?

What is the difference between a synchronized method and a synchronized block?