How does locking work in Java?

Can you explain how locking works in Java?

Sure! In Java, locking is a mechanism to control access to shared resources by multiple threads.

What are the different types of locks available in Java?

Java provides several types of locks, including intrinsic locks (synchronized blocks) and explicit locks (java.util.concurrent.locks).

How do I use a synchronized block?

You can use a synchronized block by wrapping the code that needs to be thread-safe with the synchronized keyword, like this: synchronized(this) { /* code */ }.

What happens if a thread cannot acquire a lock?

If a thread cannot acquire a lock, it will be blocked until the lock becomes available, which can lead to potential deadlocks if not managed properly.