Thread Scheduling

Thread scheduling is the process an operating system uses to manage multiple tasks (threads) so they run efficiently on a computer’s CPU. Think of it as a teacher who assigns students (threads) to speak in turn; the teacher decides which student speaks and when. Scheduling ensures that each thread gets a fair share of CPU time, allowing several tasks to progress smoothly without overwhelming the system. It involves choosing which thread runs at any moment, pausing some while others run, based on priorities and timing, to maximize performance and responsiveness.