Processes, Threads, and Services
Asynchronous programming involves initiating operations without waiting for them to complete before moving on to the next task. This non-blocking behavior allows for developing highly responsive and efficient applications, capable of handling numerous operations simultaneously without unnecessary delays or wasting computational resources waiting for tasks to be finished.
Asynchronous programming is very important, especially in the development of networked applications, user interfaces, and systems programming. It enables developers to create applications that can manage high volumes of requests, perform Input/Output (I/O) operations, or execute concurrent tasks efficiently, thereby significantly enhancing user experience and application performance.
The Linux operating system (in this book, we will focus on development on the Linux operating system when the code cannot be platform-independent), with its robust process management, native support...
