Multithreading vs Multiprocessing
Pranav Bakare
Posted on November 28, 2024
Basic Definitions with Analogy:
- Multithreading:
Definition: Multithreading is a technique where multiple threads (smaller units of a process) run concurrently within the same process, sharing the same memory and resources.
Analogy:
Imagine a restaurant kitchen where multiple chefs (threads) work together to prepare a single dish (process).
They share the same tools (resources) like knives, pots, and stoves.
Each chef has a specific task: one chops vegetables, another cooks the sauce, and another plates the dish.
The tasks depend on each other, and the chefs coordinate closely to finish the dish.
- Multiprocessing:
Definition: Multiprocessing is a technique where multiple processes (independent programs) run concurrently, each having its own memory and resources.
Analogy:
Imagine a food court where multiple restaurants (processes) operate independently.
Each restaurant has its own kitchen (memory and resources).
One restaurant prepares burgers, another makes pizzas, and a third serves ice cream.
These restaurants work independently, and a delay or failure in one restaurant doesn’t affect the others.
Comparison:
By combining the basic definitions with this analogy, the difference between multithreading and multiprocessing becomes more intuitive.
Posted on November 28, 2024
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