Java threads for the beginner [closed]

Question

I've been trying to explain Java threading to a colleague who has never been exposed to multi-threaded applications, but apparently I'm not a very good teacher.

Can anyone recommend a good online or offline resource that can explain threading in a simple, step-by-step manner? I know it's a complex topic, but surely there exists an article, book, or other explanation that can result in an "Aha! I get it, finally!" moment.

Answer 1

Take a look at the Concurrency lesson in Sun's Java Tutorials. It's kind of big, but it's broken up nicely.