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Two ways of creating thread

The document explains two methods for creating threads in Java: by extending the Thread class and by implementing the Runnable interface. It outlines the advantages and disadvantages of each method, highlighting that using Runnable is more flexible and promotes better separation of concerns. The document concludes with best practices, recommending the use of Runnable for modern Java development.

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Two ways of creating thread

The document explains two methods for creating threads in Java: by extending the Thread class and by implementing the Runnable interface. It outlines the advantages and disadvantages of each method, highlighting that using Runnable is more flexible and promotes better separation of concerns. The document concludes with best practices, recommending the use of Runnable for modern Java development.

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Creating Threads in Java Using OOP Principles

1. By Extending the Thread Class


Concept:

- You create a subclass of the `Thread` class.


- Override the `run()` method to define the task.
- Create an instance and call `start()` to begin the thread.

Code Example:

class MyThread extends Thread {


public void run() {
System.out.println("Thread running via Thread class.");
}
}

public class Main {


public static void main(String[] args) {
MyThread t1 = new MyThread();
t1.start();
}
}

Advantages:

- Simpler to use when not doing any other inheritance.


- No need to explicitly create a `Runnable` object.

Disadvantages:

- Java does not support multiple inheritance with classes, so you can't extend any other class if
you're already extending `Thread`.

2. By Implementing the Runnable Interface


Concept:

- Create a class that implements `Runnable`.


- Override the `run()` method with the thread logic.
- Pass the `Runnable` object to a `Thread` constructor.

Code Example:
class MyRunnable implements Runnable {
public void run() {
System.out.println("Thread running via Runnable interface.");
}
}

public class Main {


public static void main(String[] args) {
MyRunnable task = new MyRunnable();
Thread t1 = new Thread(task);
t1.start();
}
}

Advantages:

- More flexible—allows your class to extend another class.


- Promotes separation of concerns—your task logic is in `Runnable`, and thread management is
in `Thread`.
- Reusability—the same `Runnable` can be used to create multiple threads.

Disadvantages:

- Slightly more complex to set up (involves two classes or objects).

Comparison Table
Feature Thread Class Runnable Interface
Inheritance Extends `Thread` Implements `Runnable`
Multiple Inheritance Not possible Possible
Task Reusability Not reusable Reusable
Separation of Concerns Task + Thread in same class Task logic separated
Better for Simple, short-lived threads Complex, reusable logic

Best Practice
In modern Java development:
- Prefer `Runnable` (or `Callable` for return values) over extending `Thread`, especially in
enterprise or modular code.
- It aligns better with object-oriented principles like abstraction and decoupling.

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