Reference Types and Threading

Overview/Description
To enable the learner to work with reference types and threads in Java

Target Audience
Novice programmers with an understanding of basic programming concepts who want to learn Java; programmers proficient in another programming language who want to move to Java; programmers experienced in the Java language who want to take the Sun Certified Programmer for the Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition 1.4 exam

Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic programming principles; experience in another programming or scripting language, such as Visual Basic, C, C++, or JavaScript, would be useful

Expected Duration
140 Minutes

Objectives:

Reference Types and Threading

  • identify valid reference type conversions.
  • carry out reference casting in Java.
  • use the methods of the Object class to clone and compare Java objects.
  • write the code required to clone, compare, and cast Java reference types.
  • use the Thread class and Runnable interface to create a multithreaded application.
  • identify the code used to change a thread's state and priority.
  • synchronize thread access to code in a multithreaded application.
  • create a multithreaded Java program.


    • Course Number: 212202_eng