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What is Threading?

1.1 - What is Threading?

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is threading in Python?

💡 Hint: Think about how it allows multiple operations to take place.

Question 2 Easy

Why should we avoid threads for CPU-bound tasks?

💡 Hint: Remember what the GIL does.

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Question 1

What does threading allow us to do in Python?

A) Execute tasks serially
B) Run multiple tasks concurrently
C) Prevent memory sharing

💡 Hint: Think about how tasks operate simultaneously.

Question 2

True or False: The GIL allows multiple threads to execute Python bytecode simultaneously.

True
False

💡 Hint: Focus on what the GIL is designed to do.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Create a Python program that uses threading to fetch data from three different URLs simultaneously. Explain how you would manage shared data safely.

💡 Hint: Consider how you ensure that data is not modified until threads are done.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the potential issues that can arise from data corruption when using threads. How can you mitigate these issues?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when threads try to use the same resources.

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