What are some advanced concepts in C++ threading?

What are some advanced concepts in C++ threading?

Advanced concepts in C++ threading include thread pools, futures and promises, and condition variables. Would you like to explore any of these in detail?

Can you explain thread pools?

Sure! A thread pool is a collection of pre-initialized threads that can be reused for executing tasks, which helps in managing resources efficiently.

What are futures and promises?

Futures and promises are synchronization primitives that allow you to retrieve a value from a thread that may not have completed yet. A promise is used to set a value, while a future is used to get that value.

How do condition variables work?

Condition variables are used for signaling between threads. They allow one thread to wait until a condition is met, while other threads can notify it when the condition changes.

Can you give an example of using a condition variable?

Certainly! A common example is a producer-consumer scenario where the consumer waits for the producer to signal that new data is available.