What is the difference between concurrency and multithreading?

What is the difference between concurrency and multithreading?

Concurrency is the ability to handle multiple tasks at once, while multithreading is a specific way to achieve concurrency by using multiple threads.

Can you give me an example of how multithreading works?

Sure! In a web server, multithreading allows it to handle multiple requests simultaneously by creating a new thread for each request.

Are there any downsides to using multithreading?

Yes, multithreading can lead to issues like race conditions and deadlocks if not managed properly.

When should I use concurrency instead of multithreading?

Use concurrency when tasks are I/O-bound and can be executed independently, while multithreading is better for CPU-bound tasks.