What are the best multithreading libraries in C++11?

What are the best multithreading libraries in C++11?

C++11 introduced several multithreading features in the standard library. The most notable ones are <thread>, <mutex>, and <condition_variable>. These allow you to create threads, manage synchronization, and communicate between threads.

Can you explain how to use <thread>?

Sure! The <thread> library allows you to create and manage threads. You can create a thread by instantiating a std::thread object and passing a function to it. For example: std::thread t(myFunction); This will start executing myFunction in a new thread.

What about synchronization? How do I prevent data races?

To prevent data races, you can use mutexes from the <mutex> library. Wrap shared data access in std::lock_guard<std::mutex> to ensure that only one thread can access the data at a time.

Are there any other libraries I should consider?

Yes, besides the standard library, you might want to look into Boost.Thread, which offers additional features and is widely used in C++ projects.