Interface java.lang.Runnable

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Interface java.lang.Runnable

public interface Runnable
extends Object

This interface is designed to provide a common protocol for Objects that wish to execute code while they are active. For example, Runnable is implemented by class Thread. Being active simply means that a thread has been started and has not yet been stopped.

In addition, Runnable provides the means for a class to be active while not subclassing Thread. A class that implements Runnable can run without subclassing Thread by instantiating a Thread instance and passing itself in as the target. In most cases, the Runnable interface should be used if you are only planning to override the run() method and no other Thread methods. This is important because classes should not be subclassed unless the programmer intends on modifying or enhancing the fundamental behavior of the class.

See Also:: Thread

run(): The method that is executed when a Runnable object is activated.

run

public abstract void run()

The method that is executed when a Runnable object is activated. The run() method is the "soul" of a Thread. It is in this method that all of the action of a Thread takes place.

See Also:: run

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