Java Virtual Thread are java lightweight threads : Threads ( JEP 444)
Java 21 Virtual Threads: A Practical Guide to Lightweight Concurrency One of the most important features introduced in Java 21 is Virtual Threads , delivered as a permanent feature through JEP 444 . Virtual threads make it easier to build highly concurrent applications by allowing developers to create and manage large numbers of threads with less overhead than traditional platform threads. They also let us continue writing straightforward, blocking-style Java code instead of requiring every application to adopt asynchronous programming. Let's explore platform threads, understand how virtual threads work, and see how to create them using Java 21. 1. Understanding Platform Threads Java has supported threads through the java.lang.Thread class since its early versions. A task can be defined using the Runnable interface and executed by a thread. For example: Runnable task = () -> { System.out.println(" Hello from a platform thread! "); }; Thread thread = new Thread...