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ThreadLocal in java.lang provides thread-local variables, where each thread has its own independent copy, avoiding synchronization for thread-confined data.

• Usage: Create with ThreadLocal , set with set , get with get .
• Memory Leaks: Must call remove to prevent leaks in thread pools.
• Initial Value: Use withInitial for default values (Java 8+).
• Use Case: Per-thread context, like user sessions or transaction IDs.