Concurrency basics · interview question
How does AtomicReference help in implementing non-blocking algorithms?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. By using CAS to atomically set references.
Why
AtomicReference uses CAS to atomically update references, which helps in implementing non-blocking algorithms by allowing threads to update shared variables without the need for locks, reducing contention and overhead.
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