Process-Based vs. Thread-Based Multitasking ⚖️

Multitasking can be categorized into two types:

• Process-Based Multitasking 🖥️
• Thread-Based Multitasking 🧵

Both approaches allow multiple operations to run concurrently, but they differ in how they manage execution.

1. Process-Based Multitasking 🔄

• Each process has its own memory and resources.
• Switching between processes is slower due to high overhead.
• Used when tasks are independent of each other.

Real-Life Example 💻🎶

While working on a laptop, you can listen to music, edit a document, and browse the web simultaneously. Each application runs as a separate process.

2. Thread-Based Multitasking ⚡

• Multiple threads share the same memory space.
• Switching between threads is faster due to lower overhead.
• Used when tasks share data and need efficient execution.

Real-Life Example 🏗️

In a construction site, different workers (threads) perform tasks like painting, assembling, and wiring at the same time, sharing the same workspace.

Code Example: Creating Multiple Threads in Java 📝

class MyThread extends Thread {
    public void run() {
        System.out.println("Thread is running...");
    }
    public static void main(String args[]) {
        MyThread t1 = new MyThread();
        MyThread t2 = new MyThread();
        t1.start();
        t2.start();
    }
}

Conclusion 🎯

• Use process-based multitasking for independent applications.
• Use thread-based multitasking when tasks share data and require efficient resource utilization.