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    The document discusses multithreading and multiprocessing in Python. Multithreading allows multiple threads to run concurrently in a single process, while multiprocessing uses separate processes that can run on different CPU cores. The key difference is that multithreading is subject to the Global Interpreter Lock in Python, while multiprocessing avoids this by using separate processes.

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    MULTITHREADING

     Multithreading is defined as the ability of a processor to execute multiple


    threads concurrently.
     Multithreading in Python is a popular technique that enables multiple
    tasks to be executed simultaneously. In simple words, the ability of a
    processor to execute multiple threads simultaneously is known as
    multithreading.
     Python multithreading facilitates sharing data space and resources of
    multiple threads with the main thread. It allows efficient and easy
    communication between the threads.
     If we wish to save time and improve performance, we should use
    multithreading in Python.

    MULTIPROCESSING
     The ability of a processor to execute several unrelated processes
    simultaneously is known as multiprocessing. These processes do not
    share any resources.
     Multiprocessing breaks down processes into smaller routines that run
    independently. The more tasks a single processor is burdened with, the
    more difficult it becomes for the processor to keep track of them.
     It evidently gives rise to the need for multiprocessing. Multiprocessing
    tries to ensure that every process gets its own processor/processor core
    and that execution is hassle-free.
     In the case of multicore processor systems like Intel i3, a processor core
    is allotted to a process.

    DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MULTITHREADING & MULTIPROCESSING


    MULTITHREADING MULTIPROCESSING
    It is a technique where a process It is a technique where multiple
    spawns multiple threads processes run across multiple
    simultaneously. processors/processor cores
    simultaneously.
    Python multithreading implements Python multiprocessing implements
    concurrency. parallelism in its truest form.
    It gives the illusion that they are It is parallel in the sense that the
    running parallelly, but they work in a multiprocessing module facilitates the
    concurrent manner. running of independent processes
    parallelly by using subprocesses.
    In multithreading, the GIL or Global In multiprocessing, each process has its
    Interpreter Lock prevents the threads own Python Interpreter performing the
    from running simultaneously. execution.

    USAGE OF MULTITHREADING
     Use Case: Multithreading is suitable when the program involves tasks
    that are I/O-bound or tasks that spend a lot of time waiting for external
    resources, such as reading and writing files, network operations, or user
    input.
     Global Interpreter Lock (GIL): Python has a Global Interpreter Lock (GIL),
    which means only one thread can execute Python bytecode at a time in a
    single process. Therefore, multithreading may not be as effective for
    CPU-bound tasks that require significant computational power, as the GIL
    can limit parallelism.
     Example: Web scraping, downloading files, or handling multiple user
    requests simultaneously in a web server.

    USAGE OF MULTIPROCESSING
     Use Case: Multiprocessing is suitable for CPU-bound tasks or tasks that
    require significant computational power, as it allows for parallel
    execution of code in separate processes. Each process has its own
    Python interpreter and memory space, avoiding the GIL limitation.
     Example: CPU-intensive computations, data processing, image
    processing, or any task that can benefit from parallelism.

    REFERENCES
     https://www.scaler.com/topics/multithreading-in-python/
     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICbU6zAKtqQ&t=785s
     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zGe-9LfnAaA

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