Java Development

Welcome to Java development documentation covering memory management, concurrency patterns, and threading best practices.

Overview

This section provides comprehensive coverage of Java fundamentals and advanced topics, with particular focus on memory management and concurrent programming patterns essential for high-performance applications.

Core Topics

Memory Management

Stack vs Heap Memory - Understanding Java's memory model and allocation patterns

Threading & Concurrency

Threading Guide - Complete guide to Java threading concepts and patterns
Visibility Issues - Understanding memory visibility in multi-threaded applications
Atomicity Issues - Ensuring atomic operations in concurrent code
Ordering Issues - Memory ordering and synchronization
Volatile Keyword - Understanding volatile and its proper usage

Threading Use Cases

Blocking Tasks - Handling I/O-bound operations with threads
CPU-Intensive Tasks - Optimizing compute-heavy workloads
Small, Fast Tasks - High-volume, low-latency task processing

Application Lifecycle

Shutdown Mechanisms - Proper application shutdown and resource cleanup

Getting Started

New to Java Threading?

Start with the Threading Guide to understand fundamental concepts, then explore specific use cases based on your application needs.

Learning Path

Memory Fundamentals - Understand Stack vs Heap memory allocation
Threading Basics - Learn core concepts from the Threading Guide
Concurrency Issues - Study visibility, atomicity, and ordering problems
Practical Applications - Apply knowledge to specific use cases

Best Practices

Performance Considerations

Choose appropriate threading patterns based on workload characteristics
Understand when multiple threads help vs. hurt performance
Proper resource management and cleanup

Common Pitfalls

Race conditions and synchronization issues
Memory leaks in multi-threaded applications
Improper use of volatile and synchronization primitives

System Design - Architecture patterns for scalable systems
KDB+ Integration - Database connectivity and performance optimization
Spring Boot - Application framework integration

Contributing

This documentation includes practical examples, performance benchmarks, and real-world use cases. Each section provides both theoretical background and hands-on implementation guidance.