notify() vs notifyAll()

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The Question

What is the difference between notify() and notifyAll() in Java?

What a Strong Answer Covers

• notify() wakes one waiting thread arbitrary
• notifyAll() wakes all waiting threads
• notify() can cause starvation
• notifyAll() safer for multiple conditions
• both require synchronized context

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