Poor Style: Empty Synchronized Block

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Abstract

This synchronized block contains no statements; it is unlikely the synchronization achieves the intended effect.

Description

Synchronization in Java can be tricky. An empty synchronized block is often a sign that a programmer is wrestling with synchronization but has not yet achieved the result they intend.

Examples

synchronized(this) { }