All modern applications connect with storage, such as a database or cache. Database connection leak is commonly observed in modern applications, which can result in connection leaks that can lead to production outages.
Java threads can be in 6 different states: NEW, RUNNABLE, BLOCKED, WAITING, TIMED_WAITING, TERMINATED. When a thread is suspended (i.e., unable to progress further), it will be one of these 3 suspended thread states: BLOCKED, WAITING, TIMED_WAITING. Let’s discuss these…
This article explores how threads enter a BLOCKED state in Kotlin due to lock contention. It includes a sample program demonstrating how ten threads can be blocked when accessing a synchronized method that forces them into prolonged sleep. Additionally, it discusses methods for diagnosing blocked threads, including both manual and automated approaches using tools like yCrash.