Blocking methods in Java are those methods that block the executing thread until their operation is finished. A famous example of the blocking method is the InputStream read() method which blocks until all data from InputStream has been read completely. A correct understanding of blocking methods is required if you are serious about Java programming especially in the early days because if not used carefully blocking method can freeze GUIs, hung your program, and become non-responsive for a longer duration of time. In this post, we will see What is Blocking methods in Java, Examples of Blocking methods and Some best practices around blocking methods, and how to use blocking methods in Java.
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