# Detect thread bottlenecks - Introduction

### Time required

To complete this tutorial, you will need approximately 30 minutes. You may need more time if you decide to explore other facets of thread bottleneck detection while working on the tutorial.

### Prerequisites

In order to complete this tutorial, you should be familiar with how threads are used in Java applications.

It will also help if you understand how to use the perspectives and views of the IBM Rational Software Development Platform application. (For information about perspectives and views, see the online help.)

### Learning objectives

This tutorial teaches you how to detect thread bottlenecks in Java applications. It consists of four exercises that must be completed in sequence.

When you are ready, begin Exercise 1.1: Importing the required resource.

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