What are threads and concurrency in C++?

What are threads and concurrency in C++?

Threads in C++ allow multiple sequences of execution to run concurrently, improving performance. Concurrency is the ability to manage multiple tasks at once.

How do I create a thread in C++?

You can create a thread in C++ using the <thread> library. For example, std::thread t(myFunction); creates a new thread that runs myFunction.

What is the difference between threads and processes?

Threads share the same memory space and resources of the process they belong to, while processes have separate memory spaces.

Can you explain thread safety?

Thread safety means that a piece of code can be safely called by multiple threads at the same time without causing data corruption.