Threads and Concurrency

These flashcards cover key concepts related to threads and concurrency as discussed in the lecture.

Thread

An active entity that executes a unit of work on behalf of a process.

Concurrency

The ability for multiple threads to execute simultaneously, often requiring coordination.

Coordination

The process of managing simultaneous efforts by workers or threads to efficiently access shared resources.

Process

A program in execution that can have multiple threads executing concurrently.

Active Entity

An entity (like a worker or thread) that is actively executing tasks or units of work.

Resource Sharing

The act of sharing system resources like CPU cores, memory, and IO devices among threads.

Operating System

The software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs, including thread scheduling.

Design Decision

A crucial choice made by developers regarding the management and access of system resources for threads.