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4.2 - ProcessPoolExecutor

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Question 1

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What is the primary function of the ProcessPoolExecutor?

💡 Hint: Think about tasks that require significant computation.

Question 2

Easy

Why should we use ProcessPoolExecutor over ThreadPoolExecutor for CPU-bound tasks?

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of the Global Interpreter Lock.

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Question 1

What does ProcessPoolExecutor primarily execute tasks for?

  • I/O-bound tasks
  • CPU-bound tasks
  • Network tasks

💡 Hint: Think about the type of operations that need more CPU power.

Question 2

True or False: ProcessPoolExecutor is limited by the GIL.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider how GIL affects threading versus multiprocessing.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Create a comprehensive example demonstrating how to handle a set of CPU-intensive tasks using ProcessPoolExecutor, including error handling for potential exceptions.

💡 Hint: Ensure proper handling of errors that might arise in your computations.

Question 2

Design a script that uses ProcessPoolExecutor to calculate the factorial for the first 10 natural numbers concurrently, and analyze the runtime difference compared to a synchronous implementation.

💡 Hint: Assess the performance benefit of using multiple processes.

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