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Understanding Future Object in Java: A Guide to Asynchronous Computation
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Introduction
🚀 Ever wondered how to handle asynchronous computation in Java efficiently?
The Future interface in Java provides a powerful way to execute tasks asynchronously and retrieve results when needed. It is part of the java.util.concurrent package and helps manage background tasks without blocking the main thread.
In this article, we will cover: ✅ What is a Future object? ✅ How to use it in Java concurrency. ✅ Common pitfalls and best practices. ✅ Alternatives to Future for better asynchronous programming.
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1. What is a Future Object?
A Future represents the result of an asynchronous computation. It provides methods to check if a computation is complete, retrieve the result, or cancel…
