* sum that is used for purposes such as collecting statistics, not for fine-grained synchronization
 * control. Under low update contention, the two classes have similar characteristics. But under
 * high contention, expected throughput of this class is significantly higher, at the expense of
 * higher space consumption.
 *
 * <p>This class extends {@link Number}, but does not define methods such as {@code

    }

    /**
     * Test that both mapping and settings resources can be loaded simultaneously.
     * Verifies no resource contention or locking issues.
     */
    @Test
    public void testResourceLoading_simultaneousAccess() throws Exception {
        String mappings;
        String settings;

        // Load both resources

The connection lock is never held while doing I/O (even closing a socket) to prevent contention.