Tasks and Scheduling

Abstract

With rising numbers of cores and increasing processor speed in computers nowadays, it is crucial for applications to be able to use this computational power. Let’s compare a processor to yourself at work. Imagine you get stuck with a task, and only your experienced teammate can help you with it. But he’s at lunch. You could switch to a different task or wait for him. But when you decide to wait for your teammate’s help and study your social account for a moment, your progress at work is blocked. You are not productive at all until your mentor comes back. What if he doesn’t return? Your employer wouldn’t be happy.