Understanding threads, locks, monitors and more in Java bytecode All Java programs are compiled into class files that contain bytecodes, the machine language of the Java virtual machine.

Understanding Java threads – read the whole series Part 1: Introducing threads and runnables Part 2: Thread synchronization Part 3: Thread scheduling, wait/notify, and thread interruption ...

Writing multithreaded applications in Java can trip up beginner and intermediate programmers alike. Before you tie yourself in a knot, learn how to sidestep these common threading mistakes.