Introduction to Threads

Threads allow a program to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, improving efficiency and responsiveness.

In this lesson, you will learn:

• What threads are and why they are used.
• The benefits of multithreading.
• Basic concepts of concurrent programming.

What is a Thread?

A thread is the smallest unit of execution in a program.

Key characteristics:

• A process can have multiple threads.
• Threads share the same memory space.
• Each thread runs independently but can communicate with others.