CPU Scheduling
CPU scheduling is a fundamental concept in operating systems that determines the order in which processes or threads are allocated CPU time for execution. It involves algorithms and policies that manage the CPU's workload to optimize system performance, fairness, and resource utilization. This ensures efficient multitasking by switching between processes based on priorities, time slices, or other criteria.
Developers should learn CPU scheduling to design and optimize systems that require efficient resource management, such as operating systems, real-time applications, and high-performance computing. It is crucial for understanding system behavior, debugging performance issues, and implementing concurrent or parallel processing in software. Use cases include server load balancing, embedded systems, and multi-threaded applications where CPU time allocation impacts responsiveness and throughput.