Threads in Java are a fundamental part of the Java programming language that allow for concurrent execution of code. They are the smallest unit of processing that can be performed in a Java program. Utilizing threads effectively can lead to more efficient and responsive applications, especially when handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Creating Threads in Java

In Java, there are two primary ways to create a thread:

• By extending the Thread class: This involves creating a new class that extends the Thread class and overriding its run() method. The run() method contains the code that should execute on the thread. Once you have created your subclass, you can create an instance of it and call its start() method to begin execution.