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If you write Web applications in Java, the servlet is your best friend. Whether you write Java ServerPages (JSP) or plain servlets, you are both at the servlet’s mercy and the lucky recipient of what ...

The issues aren't really any different. The only difference is the scope. You still need to synchronize access to the fields/methods. <BR><BR>Synchronizing a static method is like a class-level lock ...

The thread gate pattern is an effective tool for controlling thread concurrency, but many developers are unfamiliar with it. Just as a traffic light can regulate the behavior of automobiles at an ...