What is thread cancellation in the pthreads library?

What is thread cancellation in the pthreads library?

Thread cancellation in the pthreads library allows a thread to be terminated before it has completed its execution.

How can I implement thread cancellation in my code?

You can implement thread cancellation using the pthread_cancel() function, which sends a cancellation request to the target thread.

Are there different cancellation states for threads?

Yes, threads can be in two cancellation states: 'cancelable' and 'non-cancelable'. You can set these states using pthread_setcancelstate().

What happens if a thread is canceled while it's executing?

If a thread is canceled while executing, it will terminate and perform any cleanup specified by the cancellation cleanup handlers.