What is the difference between multiprocessing and multithreading?

Can you explain the difference between multiprocessing and multithreading?

Sure! Multiprocessing involves multiple processes running independently, while multithreading uses multiple threads within a single process.

What are the advantages of using multiprocessing?

Multiprocessing can take advantage of multiple CPU cores, improving performance for CPU-bound tasks and avoiding the Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) in Python.

And what about multithreading? When should I use it?

Multithreading is ideal for I/O-bound tasks, like network requests or file operations, where threads can run concurrently while waiting for external resources.

Are there any downsides to using either approach?

Yes, multiprocessing can have higher memory overhead due to separate processes, while multithreading can lead to complexity with thread management and potential race conditions.