POSIX Threads

POSIX Threads, or Pthreads, are a way for computer programs to run multiple tasks simultaneously within a single process. Think of it like a team of workers sharing a common workspace, each handling different jobs at the same time, which makes efficiency and performance better. Pthreads provide tools for creating, managing, and synchronizing these workers, ensuring they collaborate correctly. This approach allows software to perform complex or multiple operations quickly, making better use of computer resources. It’s a standard interface used across many operating systems for implementing multithreading in applications.