14.1.1 - What is a Thread?
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Define a thread in the context of programming.
💡 Hint: Think about how tasks are divided in applications.
What is a single-threaded application?
💡 Hint: Consider the performance limitations.
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What is a thread?
💡 Hint: Focus on how tasks are managed in applications.
True or False: Multi-threaded applications execute tasks one after another.
💡 Hint: Remember the meaning of concurrency.
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Describe a situation where using a single-threaded application would cause problems in a real-world scenario.
💡 Hint: Think about how bottlenecks can affect user experience.
Create a simple pseudo-code that demonstrates a multi-thread application working with threads.
💡 Hint: Think about the tasks that a web application handles simultaneously.
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