Java Runnable vs Callable: Key Differences

Callable vs Runnable in Java – Key Difference In Java multithreading, both Runnable and Callable are used to define tasks that run in a separate thread. But they are not the same. ✅ Runnable • Introduced in Java 1.0 • Used to execute a task in a thread • Does not return any result • Cannot throw checked exceptions ✅ Callable • Introduced in Java 1.5 (Executor framework) • Used when a task needs to return a result • Can throw checked exceptions • Works with Future to retrieve the result 💡 When to use what? • If you just need to run a background task → use Runnable • If you need a response/result from that task → use Callable In real-world backend applications (especially with thread pools and Executors), Callable provides more flexibility. #Java #Multithreading #SpringBoot #BackendDevelopment #InterviewPreparation

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