Process Communication
Process communication refers to the mechanisms and techniques that allow separate processes in an operating system to exchange data and coordinate activities. It enables independent programs to share information, synchronize operations, and work together to accomplish complex tasks. This is fundamental in multi-process applications, distributed systems, and parallel computing environments.
Developers should learn process communication when building applications that require multiple processes to collaborate, such as client-server architectures, microservices, or parallel data processing. It is essential for implementing inter-process coordination in operating systems, enabling efficient resource sharing and task distribution across different program instances.