Java theory and practice: Thread pools and work queues One of the most common questions posted on our Multithreaded Java programming discussion forum is some version of "How do I create a thread pool?" In nearly every server application, the question of thread pools and work queues comes up. In this article, Brian Goetz explores the motivations for thread pools, some basic implementation and tuning techniques, and some common hazards to avoid. in Development > Java > Thread programmingwith developmentjavamultithreadedpool