Could you perhaps clarify why threads are considered "lightweight" processes? Is there a difference in the allocation of system resources when a thread is created? Do they differ from what was utilised to develop the method?

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Could you perhaps clarify why threads are considered "lightweight" processes? Is there a difference in the allocation of system resources when a thread is created? Do they differ from what was utilised to develop the method?

 

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