Process vs Thread in Java

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The Question

What is the difference between a process and a thread in Java?

What a Strong Answer Covers

• process = independent memory space
• thread = lightweight shares process memory
• threads share heap
• each thread has own stack
• faster context switching for threads
• thread crash affects process

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