Multithreading and Multiprocessing in 5 Minutes
Understanding the Benefits and Differences of Parallel Processing Techniques
“Parallel computing is not about doing the same task faster. It’s about solving a problem faster.” — Bradley C. Kuszmaul
As technology continues to advance, it becomes increasingly important for programmers to understand how to effectively utilize computing power. Multithreading and multiprocessing are two parallel processing techniques that allow software applications to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, thus improving performance and efficiency.
Multithreading allows multiple threads of execution to run concurrently within a single process. On the other hand, multiprocessing allows multiple processes to run simultaneously on different CPUs or cores. Both techniques have their advantages and disadvantages, and choosing the right one can have a significant impact on the performance of an application.
In this article, we will explore the differences between multithreading and multiprocessing, discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each technique, and provide examples of how they are used in real-world applications.
