What are synchronized structures?

Can you explain what synchronized structures are?

Synchronized structures are programming constructs that ensure safe access to shared resources in concurrent programming.

Why are they important in multi-threaded applications?

They prevent race conditions and ensure data integrity when multiple threads access shared data simultaneously.

Can you give an example of a synchronized structure?

Sure! A common example is a synchronized block in Java, which allows only one thread to execute a block of code at a time.

How do synchronized structures affect performance?

While they ensure safety, they can introduce overhead and reduce performance due to thread contention.