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‪Idan Chen‬

Unlock the Power of Concurrent Programming with Python

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Unlock the Power of Concurrent Programming with Python

Welcome to "The Complete Guide to Python Multithreading and Multiprocessing," your comprehensive journey into the world of parallel programming in Python. Whether you're looking to boost the performance of your applications or simply curious about how concurrent programming works, this course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to master threading and processing in Python.

What You Will Learn

Throughout this course, we will delve deep into the essentials and advanced concepts of multithreading and multiprocessing in Python. Starting with the basics, you'll first get acquainted with Python's programming environment and fundamental concepts. As we progress, you'll:

  • Understand the difference between concurrency and parallelism, and when to use each.

  • Explore the threading module to create, manage, and synchronize threads efficiently.

  • Dive into Python's multiprocessing module to execute processes in parallel, enhancing your application's performance.

  • Learn about process communication and memory sharing between processes, crucial for complex parallel applications.

  • Apply your knowledge through practical, real-world examples, from file searching to web scraping and matrix multiplication.

  • Tackle advanced topics such as thread and process pooling, deadlock identification, prevention, and debugging techniques for concurrent programming.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is designed for:

  • Programmers and developers with a basic understanding of Python looking to enhance their skills.

  • Software engineers are interested in making their applications faster and more efficient through parallel programming.

  • Anyone curious about how concurrency works in Python and eager to apply these concepts to real-world problems.

Why Choose This Course?

  • Comprehensive Curriculum: From the foundational concepts to advanced techniques, this course covers everything you need to know about multithreading and multiprocessing in Python.

  • Practical Application: Learn through doing hands-on exercises and real-world examples that ensure you can apply what you've learned immediately.

  • Expert Instruction: Benefit from detailed explanations and tips from an experienced developer who's passionate about making concurrency accessible to everyone.

Join us on this journey through the powerful world of concurrent programming in Python, and unlock the potential to create faster, more efficient, and scalable applications. Enroll in "The Complete Guide to Python Multithreading and Multiprocessing" today and take the first step towards mastering Python parallel programming.

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Learning objectives

  • Fundamentals of python programming: refresh your knowledge on python basics including functions, classes, modules, and decorators.
  • Concurrency vs. parallelism: understand the difference and when to use each in your applications.
  • Introduction to threading in python: learn how to create, manage, and synchronize threads using the threading module.
  • Deep dive into the global interpreter lock (gil): discover how the gil affects multithreading in python and strategies to work around it.
  • Basics of multiprocessing: utilize the multiprocessing module to run code across multiple cpu cores for true parallelism.
  • Process communication: master techniques for sharing data and messages between processes to build efficient parallel applications.
  • Advanced threading and multiprocessing techniques: explore thread pools, process pools, locks, semaphores, and condition variables to handle complex concurrency
  • Debugging and optimizing: learn how to debug and optimize threaded and multiprocessed applications for maximum performance.
  • Best practices: gain insights into best practices for writing clean, efficient, and scalable concurrent code.

Syllabus

Set up their Python environment
Introduction to Python paralleling
Installing Python and Setting Up Your Environment
How to Install Python 3 and Use Virtual Environments (venv) on Windows- Article
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How to Install Python 3 and Use Virtual Environments (venv) on linux- Article
How to Install Python 3 and Use Virtual Environments (venv) on Mac- Article
Installing Pycharm - Article
What will students be able to define and use functions, understand object-oriented programming, organize code with modules, and enhance functions with decorators.
Functions in Python: Definition and Usage
Functions in Python: Definition and Usage - QUIZ
Functions in Python: Definition and Usage - Code Exercise
Modules and Packages: Organizing Code
Modules and Packages: Organizing Code - Coding Exercise
Modules and Packages: Organizing Code - QUIZ
Understanding Python Classes and Objects
Understanding Python Classes and Objects - QUIZ
Understanding Python Classes and Objects - Coding Exercise
be able to distinguish between concurrency and parallelism and understand the role of the GIL in Python threading.
Understanding Concurrency: Threads vs. Processes
Threads in Python and the Global Interpreter Lock (GIL)
students be able to create, manage, and synchronize threads in Python applications.
Creating Your First Thread - Presentation
Creating Your First Thread - Code
Joining Threads: Understanding join() - Presentation
Joining Threads: Understanding join() - Code
Joining Threads - Code Exercise
Daemon Threads: Background Execution - Presentation
Daemon Threads: Background Execution - Code
Daemon Threads - Code Exercise
Basics of Threading in Python Quiz
students be able to implement advanced threading concepts such as locks, deadlocks, and condition variables for efficient thread synchronization.
Thread Synchronization: Using Locks - Presentation
Thread Synchronization: Using Locks - Code
Thread Synchronization: Using Locks Quiz
Deadlocks: Identification and Prevention - Presentation
Deadlocks: Identification and Prevention - Code
Deadlocks: Identification and Prevention - Quiz
Condition Variables and Wait Groups - Presentation
Condition Variables and Wait Groups - Code
Condition Variables and Wait Groups Quiz
Condition Variables and Wait Groups - Code Exercise
Using Barriers in Threading - Presentation
Using Barriers in Threading - Code
Using Barriers in Threading - Code Exercise
Using Barriers in Threading - Quiz
students be able to utilize multiprocessing to create and manage processes for executing tasks in parallel.
Understanding Processes in Python - Presentation
Understanding Processes in Python - Code
Understanding Processes in Python - Code Exercise
Creating and Managing Processes - Presentation
Creating and Managing Processes - Code
Creating and Managing Processes - Quiz
Memory Sharing Between Processes - Presentation
Memory Sharing Between Processes: Value - Code
Memory Sharing Between Processes: Array - Code
Memory Sharing Between Processes - Quiz
Communication Between Processes: Pipes and Queues - Presentation
Communication Between Processes: Pipes and Queues - Code - Part 1
Communication Between Processes: Pipes and Queues - Code - Part 2
Communication Between Processes: Pipes and Queues - Quiz
students be able to apply threading and multiprocessing concepts to real-world problems, enhancing application performance.
File Searching with Threads and Processes - Presentation
File Searching with Threads and Processes - Code
Matrix Multiplication: Comparing Single and Multi-threaded - Presentation
students be able to efficiently manage multiple threads and processes using pooling techniques.
Using ThreadPoolExecutor and ProcessPoolExecutor - Presentation
Using ThreadPoolExecutor and ProcessPoolExecutor - Code
Using ThreadPoolExecutor and ProcessPoolExecutor - Quiz
Real-world Applications of Pools - Presentation
Real-world Applications of Pools - Code
Real-world Applications of Pools - Quiz
Debugging Multithreaded and Multiprocess Applications - Presentation
Debugging Multithreaded and Multiprocess Applications - Code
Debugging Multithreaded and Multiprocess Applications - Quiz
Extra Content - Creating Logger class using logging library - Code
students be able to review key concepts and identify paths for further exploration and learning in concurrent programming.
Review and Key Takeaways
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Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Develops valuable industry skills in parallel programming, boosting career prospects
Taught by experienced developer Idan Chen, recognized expert in concurrent programming
Comprehensive coverage of both fundamental and advanced concepts, building a solid foundation
Leverages hands-on exercises and real-world examples, enhancing practical application
In-depth exploration of the GIL in Python, providing a clear understanding of its impact on threading
Requires some prior knowledge in Python programming, may not be suitable for complete beginners

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