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Understanding the different states of a Thread in Java ✨ Thread lifecycle management is a key concept for anyone working with concurrent programming. A thread moves through multiple states from creation to completion, each representing a distinct phase of its execution. 1. New: When a thread object is created but the start() method hasn’t been called, it remains in the New state. The thread exists but is not yet eligible for execution. 2. Runnable: After invoking start(), the thread moves to the Runnable state. It is now ready to run but must wait until the thread scheduler decides to assign it CPU time. 3. Running: Once the thread scheduler picks a thread from the runnable pool, it enters the Running state. Here, the thread’s run() method is actively executing its defined task. 4. Blocked (or Waiting): A thread may temporarily stop executing when it’s waiting for a monitor lock or some external resource. In this Blocked or Waiting state, it cannot proceed until the required condition is met. 5. Timed Waiting: Some operations cause a thread to pause for a fixed duration. In the Timed Waiting state, the thread automatically resumes after a defined period or when a specific condition is satisfied. 6. Terminated: Once the thread completes its execution or encounters an unrecoverable error, it transitions to the Terminated state. The thread’s lifecycle ends here, and it cannot be restarted. The proper understanding of these thread states helps in identifying performance bottlenecks, avoiding deadlocks, and ensuring smoother thread coordination in Java applications. #java #multithreading #concurrency

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