Program vs. Process vs. Thread: Computing Basic

What are Program, Process, and Thread? Let’s break down these core computing concept

A Program is a static set of instructions, like a Python script or .exe file, waiting to run.

What is a Program?

A Process is a program in action, using memory and CPU to execute tasks.

What is a Process?

A Thread is a small task within a process, sharing its resources for concurrency.

What is a Thread?

– "Program: Static, on disk." – "Process: Runs program, owns resources." – "Thread: Lightweight, shares process resources."

How Do They Compare?

In a browser: Each tab is a process, with threads for rendering and user input.

Real-World Example

Threads enable multitasking, making apps faster on multi-core CPUs.

Why It Matter

Programs are blueprints, processes bring them to life, and threads make them efficient.

Key Takeaway

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