4.7.1 - Definition
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Define concurrent programming.
💡 Hint: Think about how tasks can be handled at the same time.
What is multithreading?
💡 Hint: Consider how threads work in a program.
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What is the main goal of parallel programming?
💡 Hint: Think about improving speed in processing.
True or False: In concurrent programming, tasks always run simultaneously.
💡 Hint: Consider how tasks might interact or share time.
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Describe a scenario where you would use multiprocessing instead of multithreading. Include reasons for your choice.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of the tasks and how they can be distributed across resources.
Implement a basic asynchronous callback function in JavaScript. Explain how it operates and the benefits it brings.
💡 Hint: Think about how the function can continue running while waiting for data.
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Reference links
Supplementary resources to enhance your learning experience.
- Concurrent and Parallel Programming - GeeksforGeeks
- Understanding Multithreading in Python - Real Python
- Java Concurrency - Oracle Documentation
- Concurrency and Parallelism - Wikipedia
- Rust's Asynchronous Programming - Rust Documentation
- Parallel Programming in C - Tutorialspoint
- Introduction to Parallel Computing - Coursera