Processes and Threads

Introduction

The notion of running various tasks in parallel is appealing because it allows the division of labor to be organized into distinct units that can be run on multiple workstations. Currently it is difficult to parallel process in mainstream versions of Smalltalk across workstations or processes, but the capability to run parallel processes within the same machine does exist.
This chapter will cover:

• An overview of the concepts of processes and threads.
• A definition of Smalltalk processes and threads.
• How Smalltalk threads coordinate with each other.
• Examples of when and how to use threads in Smalltalk.
• Reference for classes and methods important to using threads in Smalltalk.

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