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//condition predicate is guarded by a lock on the shared object/variable
synchronized (object) {
while (<condition does not hold>) {
object.wait();
}
//proceed when condition holds
}
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Likewise, if the await() method of the {java.util.concurrent.locks.Condition}} interface is implemented, it should be enclosed in a loop.
Risk Assessment
To guarantee liveness and safety, the wait() method should always be called inside a while loop.
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