pthread_create : Starts a new thread to execute a specific function.
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PThreads is a standardized C language API defined by the . It offers several key advantages over alternative models: pthread_create : Starts a new thread to execute
Unlike "forking" a new process, which requires a separate memory space, threads share the same address space. This makes communication as simple as passing a pointer, avoiding expensive memory copies. which requires a separate memory space
pthread_join : Blocks the calling thread until the target thread terminates, acting as a synchronization point. pthread_exit : Allows a thread to terminate gracefully.