How to make a method thread safe without using synchronized keyword?

Question

hi we want make a method thread safe with out using synchronized keyword.

Ehtesham · Answer

..oops i thought the post is for C#

Vulpes · Answer

AFAIK Java doesn't have an InterLocked class though it does have AtomicInteger and AtomicLong classes which provide similar functionality.

Ehtesham · Answer

You can use Lock Keyword Monitor Class and InterLocked

Vulpes · Answer

Although not as simple as using the synchronized keyword you can overcome some of its limitations using an 'explicit lock' in Java 5 or later. Check this link for an explanation of what these are: http://www.javamex.com/tutorials/synchronization_concurrency_9_locks.shtml