Stdlib family threading
This family page is the encyclopedia entry for one stdlib area. It explains why the family exists, what responsibility belongs here, and which files make up the surface.
Overview
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Family | threading |
| Module count | 3 |
| Purpose | Thread, mutex, and pool-based concurrency helpers. |
Architecture role
Use `threading` when the program needs explicit concurrency coordination rather than single-threaded transformation.
Main responsibilities
- Own thread-based coordination surfaces.
- Keep shared-state synchronization visible.
- Document how threading differs from lighter async orchestration.
Real usage story
- A worker pool can process tasks in parallel while leaving task definition and result aggregation elsewhere.