What is cooperative scheduling?

Can you explain what cooperative scheduling is?

Cooperative scheduling is a type of CPU scheduling where processes voluntarily yield control periodically or when idle.

How does it differ from preemptive scheduling?

In preemptive scheduling, the operating system can forcibly take control from a running process, while in cooperative scheduling, processes must give up control voluntarily.

What are the advantages of cooperative scheduling?

Advantages include simplicity and reduced overhead, as context switching is less frequent compared to preemptive scheduling.

Are there any disadvantages?

Yes, if a process fails to yield control, it can lead to issues like starvation and unresponsiveness in the system.

Can you give an example of where cooperative scheduling might be used?

Cooperative scheduling is often used in real-time systems or embedded systems where tasks are predictable and can be managed effectively.