Lexicon Entry
POSIX Threads (pthreads)
An execution model that exists independently from a language, as well as a parallel execution model. It allows a program to control multiple different flows of work that overlap in time.
Related Knowledge & Cross-References
Guide
POSIX Threads and Linux Synchronization: The Magic of Futex
A deep dive into thread creation with pthreads and how Linux avoids system calls in fast path synchronization using futexes.