003.11.POSIX-Threads - EmbLogic https://www.emblogic.com/forum/categories/003-11-posix-threads/feed.rss Sun, 11 Oct 26 23:13:16 -0400 003.11.POSIX-Threads - EmbLogic en-CA 16. Describe the role of the `void *(*start_routine)(void *)` argument in `pthread_create() https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1898/16-describe-the-role-of-the-void-start_routinevoid-argument-in-pthread_create Sat, 21 Sep 2024 21:55:51 -0400 pravjot 1898@/forum/discussions 4. How does `pthread_create()` work and what arguments does it require to create a thread? https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1910/4-how-does-pthread_create-work-and-what-arguments-does-it-require-to-create-a-thread Sat, 21 Sep 2024 22:01:49 -0400 pravjot 1910@/forum/discussions 14. What are some common error codes returned by `pthread_create()` https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1900/14-what-are-some-common-error-codes-returned-by-pthread_create Sat, 21 Sep 2024 21:56:32 -0400 pravjot 1900@/forum/discussions 15. How does `pthread_create()` facilitate parallel processing https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1899/15-how-does-pthread_create-facilitate-parallel-processing Sat, 21 Sep 2024 21:56:08 -0400 pravjot 1899@/forum/discussions 7. Describe the advantages of using Pthreads over processes in developing concurrent programs. https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1907/7-describe-the-advantages-of-using-pthreads-over-processes-in-developing-concurrent-programs- Sat, 21 Sep 2024 22:00:51 -0400 pravjot 1907@/forum/discussions 8. Explain the function and usage of `pthread_join()` and how it helps in thread synchronization. https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1906/8-explain-the-function-and-usage-of-pthread_join-and-how-it-helps-in-thread-synchronization- Sat, 21 Sep 2024 22:00:36 -0400 pravjot 1906@/forum/discussions 12. Explain the four arguments of `pthread_create()` and their significance in thread creation. https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1902/12-explain-the-four-arguments-of-pthread_create-and-their-significance-in-thread-creation- Sat, 21 Sep 2024 21:57:04 -0400 pravjot 1902@/forum/discussions 11. What is the purpose of the `pthread_create()` function in POSIX threads https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1903/11-what-is-the-purpose-of-the-pthread_create-function-in-posix-threads Sat, 21 Sep 2024 21:57:21 -0400 pravjot 1903@/forum/discussions 5. What is the significance of thread states like running, blocked, and waiting https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1909/5-what-is-the-significance-of-thread-states-like-running-blocked-and-waiting Sat, 21 Sep 2024 22:01:35 -0400 pravjot 1909@/forum/discussions 9. How does shared memory between threads in Pthreads simplify communication compared to processes? https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1905/9-how-does-shared-memory-between-threads-in-pthreads-simplify-communication-compared-to-processes Sat, 21 Sep 2024 22:00:23 -0400 pravjot 1905@/forum/discussions 6. What challenges are commonly associated with using Pthreads, such as race conditions and deadlock https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1908/6-what-challenges-are-commonly-associated-with-using-pthreads-such-as-race-conditions-and-deadlock Sat, 21 Sep 2024 22:01:10 -0400 pravjot 1908@/forum/discussions 13. What happens if `pthread_create()` is called with a NULL value for the `attr` parameter? https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1901/13-what-happens-if-pthread_create-is-called-with-a-null-value-for-the-attr-parameter Sat, 21 Sep 2024 21:56:51 -0400 pravjot 1901@/forum/discussions 17. What is the purpose of the `pthread_exit()` function in POSIX threads https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1897/17-what-is-the-purpose-of-the-pthread_exit-function-in-posix-threads Sat, 21 Sep 2024 21:55:31 -0400 pravjot 1897@/forum/discussions 18. Explain how the `void *retval` argument in `pthread_exit()` is used https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1896/18-explain-how-the-void-retval-argument-in-pthread_exit-is-used Sat, 21 Sep 2024 21:55:12 -0400 pravjot 1896@/forum/discussions 20. What is the difference between joinable and detached threads https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1894/20-what-is-the-difference-between-joinable-and-detached-threads Sat, 21 Sep 2024 21:54:22 -0400 pravjot 1894@/forum/discussions 19. How does calling `pthread_exit()` in the main thread affect the behavior of the entire process? https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1895/19-how-does-calling-pthread_exit-in-the-main-thread-affect-the-behavior-of-the-entire-process Sat, 21 Sep 2024 21:54:49 -0400 pravjot 1895@/forum/discussions 3. What are the main components of a POSIX thread? https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1911/3-what-are-the-main-components-of-a-posix-thread Sat, 21 Sep 2024 22:02:04 -0400 pravjot 1911@/forum/discussions 2. Explain the key differences between threads and processes in Linux https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1912/2-explain-the-key-differences-between-threads-and-processes-in-linux Sat, 21 Sep 2024 22:02:19 -0400 pravjot 1912@/forum/discussions Queries-List-of-Threads-attributes https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1873/queries-list-of-threads-attributes Fri, 20 Sep 2024 09:59:59 -0400 pravjot 1873@/forum/discussions 1. What are POSIX Threads (Pthreads) and why are they used in Linux? https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1913/1-what-are-posix-threads-pthreads-and-why-are-they-used-in-linux Sat, 21 Sep 2024 22:02:32 -0400 pravjot 1913@/forum/discussions 10. What is a race condition, and how can it be avoided when using Pthreads? https://www.emblogic.com/forum/discussion/1904/10-what-is-a-race-condition-and-how-can-it-be-avoided-when-using-pthreads Sat, 21 Sep 2024 22:00:07 -0400 pravjot 1904@/forum/discussions