Thread-Based Concurrency
Thread-based concurrency is a programming paradigm where multiple threads of execution run concurrently within a single process, sharing the same memory space. It enables parallel execution of tasks to improve performance on multi-core systems, commonly used for I/O-bound operations, background processing, and responsive user interfaces. Threads are managed by the operating system or runtime environment, allowing for efficient resource utilization and task switching.
Developers should learn thread-based concurrency when building applications that require high performance, responsiveness, or handling multiple simultaneous operations, such as web servers, real-time systems, or data processing pipelines. It is particularly useful in scenarios where tasks are I/O-intensive or can be parallelized to leverage multi-core processors, but requires careful management to avoid issues like race conditions and deadlocks.