Samveel Zaheer Khan’s Post

A Python Design Question Asked in an Interview Question: What is the difference between multithreading and multiprocessing in Python, and when would you use each? Answer: I usually decide based on the type of task. If the application is waiting on external operations like API calls, database queries, or file uploads, I use multithreading because it handles I/O tasks efficiently. But if the system is performing heavy computations like data processing or image manipulation, I prefer multiprocessing since it uses separate processes and avoids Python’s GIL (Python Global Interpreter) limitation. In simple terms, threads are good for waiting tasks, processes are better for heavy calculations. #Python #BackendDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering #InterviewPreparation #SystemDesign #WebDevelopment #TechCareers

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