How can I implement advanced task scheduling in Java?

How can I implement advanced task scheduling in Java?

You can use the ScheduledExecutorService for advanced task 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:

import java.util.concurrent.*;

public class TaskScheduler {
    public static void main(String[] args) {
        ScheduledExecutorService scheduler = Executors.newScheduledThreadPool(1);
        Runnable task = () -> System.out.println("Task executed at: " + System.currentTimeMillis());
        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 limitations I should be aware of?

Yes, be cautious about the number of threads and tasks you schedule. Too many can lead to resource exhaustion.