Clojure STM ( dosync ) x Java synchronize block

Question

What is the difference between Clojure STM (dosync) approach and Java synchronize Block?

I\'m reading the code below from \"The sleeping barber\" problem. (http://www.b

Answer 1

Just to give a full picture for those seeking, Clojure does have a synchronized analog. It is useful when one has to work with Java non-threadsafe types for interop.

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