3.2 - Pros and Cons
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What is the main advantage of using threading?
💡 Hint: Think about situations where tasks need to wait for input or data.
What does GIL stand for?
💡 Hint: It's a key limitation in Python threading.
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What limitation does the Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) impose?
💡 Hint: Think about how it affects multi-threading in Python.
Which method is better for CPU-bound tasks?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to performance in CPU-intensive scenarios.
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Design a simple application that uses both threading and multiprocessing. Discuss the scenarios where each is appropriate.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of the tasks being performed.
Evaluate a case where using threads might lead to data corruption due to the GIL. How can you mitigate this?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when multiple threads access shared data.
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