How to create and join threads in C (pthreads).

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How to create and join threads in C (pthreads). // Threads are super useful and super dangerous. Loved by new programmers, feared (or at least respected) by experienced ones, and something that every programmer should understand. This video will help get you started using pthreads—the most commonly-used almost-universal-standard for writing computer programs that can work on multiple things concurrently.

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[biswas]

pthread_join(&newthread, NULL) gives me error so i used pthread_join(newthread, NULL) and it works. Can anyone explain why it works here but does not work in my case. Thankyou.

[martinpichardo]

I'm impressed with how simply you explained a topic that can be way complicated to explain. You are an excellent teacher! Thanks!

[intelignet]

You are a very good teacher. Thank you for this! looking forward to more videos about pthreads :)

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[applenews]

Ok, I was looking for the definition for threads and processes. I looked soo hard but still couldn't understand.
I watched 3 mins of your video and all makes sense now!
Thanks:)

[luizfernandorabelo]

Great video! The second example is more intuitive.

[TMerica]

I remember having to write my own threading library in C with pthreads (and any other threading APIs) being totally off limits. The “metal” and I got very acquainted to say the least... It was a very valuable learning experience. I’m so thankful for the pthreads library now

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Thank you. This made my understanding about threads so much clear.

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