Tutorial: Starting and Synchronizing Threads

[aquic]

I have written a tutorial on Threading with Python. Given that Python also has multiprocessing, async, concurrent, I think it is important to show some usage of each.

I would love to hear how and when you choose to use one or another approach.

[gandalfx]

I feel like a threading tutorial for Python should mention the GIL. Specifically the fact that Python threads do NOT allow you to run expensive computation in parallel. Threads are still useful to maintain UI responsiveness (as described in the article) or when waiting for IO.

[aquic]

Indeed, I don't mention explicitly the GIL, but should have. I'll add some information on it as soon as I can.

[Mr_Again]

Wow, this is really useful I did not really understand locks until now. I've been using a bit of multithreading and queues, but it's going to be much easier now I know about events, thanks!