In this section, we will introduce the core concepts of the OS, starting with the process, which is where threads live and run. Then, we will consider how multitasking evolved with the introduction of hardware capabilities, which make parallel programming possible. After that, we will try to understand the different ways of creating a thread with code.
Preparing for multi-core computing
Processes
In layman's terms, the word process refers to a program in execution. In terms of the OS, however, a process is an address space in the memory. Every application, whether it is a Windows, web, or mobile application, needs processes to run. Processes provide security for programs against other programs that run on the same system...
