What is a pthreads tutorial?

Can you explain what pthreads are?

Pthreads, or POSIX threads, are a standard for multithreading in C, allowing concurrent execution of code.

How do I create a simple pthread in C?

To create a pthread, you can use the pthread_create function, specifying the thread ID, attributes, and the function to run.

What are some common issues when using pthreads?

Common issues include race conditions, deadlocks, and improper synchronization between threads.

Can you provide a code example of using pthreads?

Sure! Here's a simple example:

#include <pthread.h>
#include <stdio.h>

void* myThreadFun(void* vargp) {
    printf("Hello from thread!\n");
    return NULL;
}

int main() {
    pthread_t thread;
    pthread_create(&thread, NULL, myThreadFun, NULL);
    pthread_join(thread, NULL);
    return 0;
}