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==Concurrency (Elixir programming)== [[File:Elixir_logo.png|thumb|200px|right|Elixir logo]] '''Concurrency''' is a fundamental feature of the [[Elixir (programming language)|Elixir programming language]], allowing developers to write programs that can efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Elixir provides several constructs that make it easy to work with concurrency, including processes, tasks, and supervisors. ===Processes=== In Elixir, concurrency is achieved through lightweight processes, also known as actors. These processes are isolated and communicate with each other by sending messages. Creating a new process is as simple as calling the `spawn/1` or `spawn/3` function. Each process has its own memory space and runs independently, offering a great deal of flexibility. ===Tasks=== '''Tasks''' provide a higher-level abstraction for working with processes. They are a convenient way to perform computations asynchronously. Tasks are created using the `Task.start/1` or `Task.async/1` functions, which return a task identifier. A task can be awaited using `Task.await/2`, allowing the program to wait for the task's completion. ===Supervision=== [[Supervision]] is a powerful mechanism in Elixir that enables the creation and management of a hierarchical structure of processes. A supervisor process monitors its child processes and restarts them if they fail. This ensures fault tolerance and provides a way to build reliable systems that can recover from errors. ===Distributed Concurrency=== Elixir also offers support for '''distributed concurrency'''. By using the `spawn/3` function with a different node name, processes can be spawned on remote machines and communicate with each other seamlessly. This enables the construction of robust, distributed systems, making it easy to scale and distribute work across multiple nodes. ===Concurrency Libraries=== Elixir has a rich ecosystem of libraries that further enhance concurrency capabilities. Some of the notable ones include: * [[GenServer]]: A behavior that helps in building robust, concurrent, and stateful processes. * [[Flow]]: A computational parallelism library for running tasks concurrently in a pipeline. * [[Broadway]]: A concurrent data processing and streaming library. * [[Nerves]]: A library for building embedded systems with Elixir, enabling concurrency in the context of embedded devices. ===Conclusion=== Concurrency is a vital aspect of the Elixir programming language, empowering developers to build highly concurrent, fault-tolerant, and distributed systems. With its lightweight processes, tasks, supervision, and distributed capabilities, Elixir provides a solid foundation for creating efficient and scalable applications. --[[User:YourUsername|YourUsername]] ([[User talk:YourUsername#Concurrency (Elixir programming)|talk]])
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