Multi-threading
Multi-threading is a programming concept that allows a single process to execute multiple threads concurrently, enabling parallel execution of tasks within the same application. It improves performance by utilizing multiple CPU cores and enhancing responsiveness in applications like GUIs, servers, and data processing systems. Threads share the same memory space, making communication between them faster but requiring careful synchronization to avoid issues like race conditions.
Developers should learn multi-threading to build high-performance applications that handle multiple tasks simultaneously, such as web servers processing concurrent requests or desktop applications with responsive user interfaces. It is essential for CPU-bound tasks in data analysis, gaming, and real-time systems, but requires understanding of synchronization mechanisms like locks and semaphores to prevent data corruption.