Introduction and Pitfalls of Java's New Concurrency Model

Explore Java 20's preview of virtual threads and structured concurrency in this 38-minute Devoxx conference talk. Dive into the new concurrency model that aims to revolutionize multithreading in Java, addressing the complexities of reactive programming and making blocking threads more efficient. Learn how to create and manage thousands of lightweight virtual threads using structured concurrency. Gain practical insights on avoiding common pitfalls when implementing virtual threads in your applications. Discover how this new approach enhances high-throughput performance and introduces innovative programming models to the Java platform.