Glossary Entry: Thread
Quick Definition
A "thread" can refer to one of two things, both of which refer to something that has been separated into its own part of the whole.
Online forums can feature many different discussions. To keep things organized, these are contained in their own sections of the forum, called a thread*.
In programming, a section of code can be placed in its own thread*, allowing it to run alongside other code in the same program.
Online forums can feature many different discussions. To keep things organized, these are contained in their own sections of the forum, called a thread*.
In programming, a section of code can be placed in its own thread*, allowing it to run alongside other code in the same program.
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