How can I use the threading module in Python?

How can I use the threading module in Python?

You can use the threading module to run multiple threads (tasks, function calls) at the same time in Python. This is useful for I/O-bound tasks.

Can you show me a simple example?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

import threading

def print_numbers():
    for i in range(5):
        print(i)

thread = threading.Thread(target=print_numbers)
thread.start()
thread.join()  # Wait for the thread to finish

What does thread.join() do?

thread.join() makes the main program wait until the thread has completed its execution before moving on.

Are there any potential issues with using threads?

Yes, you might encounter issues like race conditions or deadlocks if threads share resources. It's important to manage access to shared data.