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Virtual Threads

Lightweight threads (Project Loom) for massive concurrency.

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Usage Patterns

When and how to use virtual threads effectively.

Migration Considerations

Library compatibility and testing when adopting virtual threads.

Virtual Threads Overview

Virtual threads (Project Loom) provide lightweight threads that allow creating a large number of concurrent tasks without the resource overhead of platform threads. They simplify writing concurrent code by keeping familiar blocking APIs while scaling efficiently.

Key Points

  • Use virtual threads for high-concurrency I/O-bound workloads
  • Integrates with existing executors via Executors.newVirtualThreadPerTaskExecutor()
  • Testing and migration considerations for libraries and blocking code