When should I use multiprocessing instead of threads?

When should I use multiprocessing instead of threads?

You should use multiprocessing when your tasks are CPU-bound and require heavy computation, as it can utilize multiple cores.

What about I/O-bound tasks? Should I use threads for those?

Yes, for I/O-bound tasks, threads are often more efficient since they can handle multiple operations while waiting for I/O.

Can you give me an example of a CPU-bound task?

Sure! An example of a CPU-bound task is image processing or complex mathematical calculations.

And what would be a good example of an I/O-bound task?

A good example of an I/O-bound task is downloading files from the internet or reading/writing to a database.