Get Thread by Name in Java

Yatin B.Yatin B.
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Date: 2025-02-10

This Java article demonstrates three methods to retrieve a thread by its name. First, it uses Thread.getAllStackTraces() to iterate through all active threads, comparing names. Second, it shows how to find a thread within a specific ThreadGroup using activeCount() and enumerate(). Finally, it summarizes the advantages and disadvantages of each approach, recommending Thread.getAllStackTraces() for global searches and ThreadGroup for organized thread management. Each method is illustrated with code examples.

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