1.3 - Key Points
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Define concurrency in your own words.
💡 Hint: Think about overlapping tasks versus sequential execution.
What is the purpose of the GIL in Python?
💡 Hint: Consider why memory safety might require such a restriction.
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What is the main purpose of the GIL in Python?
💡 Hint: Consider what issues could arise without it.
Can threading be effectively used for CPU-bound tasks in Python?
💡 Hint: Think about how threads are limited in execution.
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Design a system that uses both threading and multiprocessing to manage real-time data processing and explain your architectural choices.
💡 Hint: Consider how to segregate tasks based on their characteristics.
Illustrate a scenario where using concurrent.futures would significantly reduce the complexity of thread management. Provide code examples.
💡 Hint: Think about how easy the interface makes handling multiple requests.
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