pThread

High-Performance Multithreading in C with POSIX Threads (pThread) Unlock the power of parallel programming in C! This repo is a hands-on guide to mastering multithreading using the POSIX thread (pThread) library. Learn to write efficient, thread-safe code with real-world examples, clear explanations, and best practices.

Below is directory structure inside this repo, it matches with video uploaded in playlist Multithreading in C programming.

• 01 Introduction to multithreading in C programming
  Kickstart Multithreading: Learn how to create and launch threads in C, setting the foundation for concurrent programming. You can use below link to learn more on creating threads with pThread. 01 Introduction to multithreading in C programming.

• 02 Mastering Threads: Passing Arguments & Capturing Return Values Made Easy
  Passing the Baton: Discover how to pass arguments to threads and retrieve their return values for flexible, interactive tasks. You can use below link to learn more on passing arguments and capturing return value with pThread. 02 Mastering Threads: Passing Arguments & Capturing Return Values Made Easy.

• 03 Process vs Thread: Real-World Examples & Use Cases
  Battle of the Titans: Dive into the differences between processes and threads, understanding their strengths, weaknesses, and use cases.

• 04 Understanding Race Conditions: Real-World Scenarios
  The Great Race: Explore how race conditions occur, why they’re dangerous, and how to detect and prevent them in your code.

• 05 Mutex in Programming: How It Works & Why You Need It : Real-World Scenarios
  Lock It Down: Master the use of mutexes to ensure safe access to shared resources and prevent data corruption in multithreaded environments.

• 06 Lock vs Trylock Explained: Which Should You Use?
  Confused about when to use lock or trylock in your multithreaded programs? In this video, we break down the key differences between lock and trylock, show real-world examples, and explain how each affects thread synchronization and performance. Learn how to avoid deadlocks, improve efficiency, and choose the right tool for your code. Perfect for programmers and computer science enthusiasts!