Poor Style: Empty Synchronized Block


 * 1) REDIRECT Failure to follow guideline/specification

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

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.

Risk Factors
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Examples
synchronized(this) { }

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