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== Quixir/Concurrency == [[File:Elixir-logo.png|thumb|right|The Elixir logo]] Quixir, also known as Concurrency in Elixir, is a fundamental concept in the Elixir programming language. === Introduction === In Elixir, concurrency refers to the ability of a program to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. It allows developers to write concurrent, scalable, and fault-tolerant applications with great ease. Elixir provides several powerful abstractions for achieving concurrency, including processes, tasks, and agents. === Processes === [[File:Elixir-processes.png|thumb|right|Elixir Processes]] In Elixir, processes are lightweight and isolated units of execution. They are not the same as operating system processes, but more like independent threads of execution within the Elixir runtime. Processes in Elixir communicate with each other by passing messages, rather than using shared memory or explicit synchronization primitives. This approach makes it easier to reason about concurrent code and helps in building fault-tolerant systems. === Tasks === [[File:Elixir-tasks.png|thumb|right|Elixir Tasks]] Tasks in Elixir are used for performing computationally intensive or I/O-bound operations asynchronously. They are created using the `Task` module and allow developers to execute code concurrently, without blocking the main execution flow. Many Elixir libraries, such as those for handling HTTP requests or performing background processing, utilize tasks to achieve concurrency. === Agents === [[File:Elixir-agents.png|thumb|right|Elixir Agents]] Agents are another powerful abstraction provided by Elixir for managing state in concurrent systems. An agent is essentially a separate process that stores and manipulates state. Agents allow multiple processes to read and modify the state concurrently while performing automatic synchronization to ensure consistency. === GenServer === [[File:Elixir-genserver.png|thumb|right|Elixir GenServer]] GenServer is a generic server implementation provided by the Elixir standard library. It is built on top of processes and provides a structured approach to building concurrent systems. GenServer offers a set of callbacks that define the behavior of the server, enabling developers to build robust and fault-tolerant systems easily. === Conclusion === Concurrency is a key aspect of the Elixir programming language, enabling developers to build highly concurrent and fault-tolerant systems. By leveraging processes, tasks, agents, and the GenServer behavior, Elixir provides a powerful toolset for handling concurrency in a simple and elegant manner. == See Also == * [[Quixir/Processes]] - Learn more about processes in Elixir. * [[Quixir/Tasks]] - Explore Elixir tasks and their usage. * [[Quixir/Agents]] - Understand how agents enable shared state in Elixir. * [[Quixir/GenServer]] - Dive into the GenServer behavior for building concurrent servers. == References == <!-- Feel free to add any relevant references or external links -->
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