Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Imagine you're coordinating a team of chefs in a bustling kitchen. Each chef has their own tasks, but they need to wait for each other at certain points to ensure everything comes together perfectly.
This is where a CyclicBarrier comes into play in Java. It helps multiple threads reach a common synchronization point, allowing them to work independently until they all complete their tasks.
In this chapter, we’ll dig into how CyclicBarrier works, its practical applications, and how you can effectively implement it in your Java projects.