Background Tasks
Background tasks are operations that run asynchronously without blocking the main thread of an application, allowing it to remain responsive to user interactions. They are commonly used for long-running processes like data fetching, file I/O, or network requests that should not interfere with the user interface. This concept is implemented across various programming languages and platforms to improve performance and user experience.
Developers should use background tasks when handling operations that could cause the application to freeze or become unresponsive, such as downloading large files, processing data, or performing complex calculations. They are essential in mobile and web applications to maintain smooth UI interactions, and in server-side applications to handle concurrent requests efficiently without blocking the main execution flow.