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Java PriorityBlockingQueue

Java PriorityBlockingQueue is a concurrent, thread-safe implementation of the Queue interface in the Java Collections Framework that provides a priority-based ordering of elements with blocking operations. It behaves similarly to PriorityQueue but is designed for concurrent access by multiple threads. Elements in a PriorityBlockingQueue are ordered either by their natural ordering (if they implement the Comparable interface) or by a specified comparator. The head of the PriorityBlockingQueue is the least element based on the specified ordering. PriorityBlockingQueue ensures thread safety by using internal locks to coordinate access by multiple threads, allowing for efficient insertion and removal operations. It supports both bounded and unbounded modes, allowing you to specify a maximum capacity for the queue. In the bounded mode, attempts to add elements when the queue is full will block until space becomes available, ensuring that the queue does not exceed its capacity. PriorityBlockingQueue offers methods for adding, removing, and accessing elements, as well as blocking operations for waiting for elements to become available or for space to become available in the queue. It is commonly used in concurrent programming scenarios where high concurrency and priority-based ordering of elements are required, providing a reliable and efficient solution for managing queues in Java applications.