14.1.2 - Single-threaded vs. Multi-threaded Applications
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What is a single-threaded application?
💡 Hint: Think about how many tasks can be done at once.
Name one advantage of single-threaded applications.
💡 Hint: Consider the overhead of managing multiple tasks.
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What characterizes a single-threaded application?
💡 Hint: Think about how tasks are executed.
True or False: Multi-threaded applications can execute tasks simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Consider what 'multi' means.
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Design a simple application and decide whether to implement it as single-threaded or multi-threaded. Justify your decision.
💡 Hint: Consider the application's efficiency needs and complexity.
Provide an example of a race condition in a banking application, and suggest a possible fix.
💡 Hint: Think about how shared resources need protection in multi-threaded environments.
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