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.

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