What are the best threading libraries in C?

What are the best threading libraries in C?

Some of the best threading libraries in C include POSIX Threads (pthreads), C11 Threads, and OpenMP. Would you like to know more about any specific one?

Can you explain how POSIX Threads work?

POSIX Threads, or pthreads, provide a standardized API for creating and managing threads in C. You can create a thread using pthread_create, and manage it with functions like pthread_join and pthread_exit. Would you like a code example?

Yes, please provide a simple code example using pthreads.

Here's a simple example:

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

void* threadFunction(void* arg) {
    printf("Hello from the thread!\n");
    return NULL;
}

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

This code creates a thread that prints a message. Let me know if you have questions!