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Parallel Programming with Python

Parallel Programming with Python

By : Palach
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Parallel Programming with Python

Parallel Programming with Python

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Overview of this book

Starting with the basics of parallel programming, you will proceed to learn about how to build parallel algorithms and their implementation. You will then gain the expertise to evaluate problem domains, identify if a particular problem can be parallelized, and how to use the Threading and Multiprocessor modules in Python. The Python Parallel (PP) module, which is another mechanism for parallel programming, is covered in depth to help you optimize the usage of PP. You will also delve into using Celery to perform distributed tasks efficiently and easily. Furthermore, you will learn about asynchronous I/O using the asyncio module. Finally, by the end of this book you will acquire an in-depth understanding about what the Python language has to offer in terms of built-in and external modules for an effective implementation of Parallel Programming. This is a definitive guide that will teach you everything you need to know to develop and maintain high-performance parallel computing systems using the feature-rich Python.
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Defining threads

Threads are different execution lines in a process. Let us picture a program as if it was a hive, and there is a process of collecting pollen inside this hive. This collection process is carried out by several worker bees who work simultaneously in order to solve the problem of lack of pollen. The worker bees play the role of threads, acting inside a process and sharing resources to perform their tasks.

Threads belong to the same process and share the same memory space. Hence, the developer's task is to control and access these areas of memory.

Advantages and disadvantages of using threads

Some advantages and disadvantages have to be taken into account when deciding on the use of threads, and it depends on the language and operating system used to implement a solution.

The advantages of using threads are as follows:

  • The speed of communication of the threads in the same process, data location, and shared information is fast
  • The creation of threads is less costly than the...
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