How can I implement advanced scheduled tasks in Java?

How can I implement advanced scheduled tasks in Java?

You can use the ScheduledExecutorService for advanced scheduling. It allows you to schedule tasks with fixed rates or delays.

Can you show me an example of using ScheduledExecutorService?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

ScheduledExecutorService scheduler = Executors.newScheduledThreadPool(1);

Runnable task = () -> System.out.println("Task executed at: " + LocalDateTime.now());

scheduler.scheduleAtFixedRate(task, 0, 5, TimeUnit.SECONDS);

What if I want to schedule a task with a delay?

You can use the schedule method instead. For example:

scheduler.schedule(task, 10, TimeUnit.SECONDS);
``` This will execute the task after a 10-second delay.

Are there any best practices for using ScheduledExecutorService?

Yes, make sure to handle exceptions within your tasks, and consider shutting down the executor service properly to avoid resource leaks.