Understanding the Difference Between Asynchrony and Concurrency in Computing
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Summary
The article discusses the distinction between asynchrony and concurrency, highlighting the need for a term to describe another aspect of computing. It references a talk by Rob Pike and contrasts the definitions of concurrency and parallel computing.
Key quotes
· 2 pulledConcurrency refers to the ability of a system to execute multiple tasks through simultaneous execution or time-sharing.
Parallel computing is a type of computation in which many calculations or processes are carried out simultaneously.
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