Task Scheduling
Task scheduling is a computing concept that involves managing the execution of tasks or processes over time, typically by allocating system resources like CPU time, memory, and I/O access. It is essential in operating systems, distributed systems, and applications to optimize performance, ensure fairness, and meet deadlines. Common scheduling algorithms include round-robin, priority-based, and real-time scheduling.
Developers should learn task scheduling to build efficient and responsive systems, such as operating systems, web servers, or data processing pipelines, where managing concurrent tasks is critical. It is particularly important in scenarios like real-time applications (e.g., robotics or gaming), cloud computing for resource allocation, and batch processing jobs (e.g., in data analytics) to prevent bottlenecks and improve throughput.