Thread dumps are essential for finding performance issues in Java applications, like slow response times or high CPU usage. They give detailed snapshots of running threads, showing their states and stack traces. Helpful tips for analyzing thread dumps include spotting bottlenecks, deadlocks, and too many idle threads, all of which are useful for solving performance problems effectively.
Deadlock is a common problem in applications where multiple threads block each other while waiting for a resource. This can cause the application to stall or slow down. To fix deadlocks, you can define a specific order for locks using hash codes, use timed lock attempts, or analyze thread dumps to detect and prevent deadlocks.
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This content highlights the concept of Deadlock in multi-threaded applications, particularly in Scala. It defines Deadlock as a situation where processes are mutually blocked due to resource contention, illustrated through a train analogy. A sample Scala program demonstrates Deadlock occurrence, and troubleshooting methods using tools like yCrash are discussed for effective analysis.
Apache PDFBox is an open-source library for handling PDF documents in Java. A recent deadlock issue was identified in the library, which occurs when two threads are blocked, waiting for resources held by each other. The problem was diagnosed using a thread dump, and a ticket was filed, resulting in a prompt fix by the PDFBox team.