Concurrent and Parallel Programming in Python - Threading, Multiprocessing, Async Introduction

The video tutorial introduces concurrent programming, highlighting its benefits over sequential programming. It explains how to utilize multiple CPU cores for efficient metric calculations and handle network IO using threads. The tutorial also covers asynchronous programming to avoid blocking, discusses Python's Global Interpreter Lock (GIL), and emphasizes thread safety. Finally, it compares threads with multiprocessing, outlining their differences and use cases.

What are the advantages of using asynchronous programming in the context of network I/O?

Discuss the potential drawbacks of concurrent programming mentioned in the text.

What strategies can be employed to ensure thread safety in concurrent programs?

In what scenarios is it appropriate to use concurrent programming according to the text?