How to implement multiple threads in Java

Question

How do I implement multiple threads in Java?

Answer 1

Start here: Java Sun Tutorial, Lesson: Concurrency

And perhaps focus on this part: High Level Concurrency Objects

Answer 2

You could do it this way:

Write a class that implements Runnable interface and put the thread code in the run() method.

public class MyThreadedClass implements Runnable {
   public void run()
   {
      // put your thread code here
   }
}

And then, create the thread anywhere you want like this.

(new Thread(new MyThreadedClass())).start();

That's a very simple cookbook.

Don't forget to read about synchronization and concurrency as other post is suggesting. It's very important when dealing with threads.

Answer 3

I would recommend reading Concurrent Programming in Java by Doug Lea.

Answer 4

This book might be useful to you.

http://www.flazx.com/ebook3925.php