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Python thread: deep dive

· 6 min read
Thanh-Giang (River) Tan Nguyen
Software and bioinformatics engineer

Modern computers are designed to handle multitasking, enabling you to run multiple programs simultaneously. But have you ever wondered how computers manage this complexity?

In programming, Python is one of the most popular languages, and it supports multitasking through multiple processes and threads. However, Python has a unique feature that might lead to inefficient usage if not understood properly. Let’s dive in and explore.

Processes in Computer
Figure 1: A system monitor displaying process IDs (PIDs), user ownership, and resource consumption (e.g., memory and CPU).