Understanding Threads in Python

Python’s approach to multithreading is built around the threading module, which provides a high-level interface to threads. Understanding the components and lifecycle of a thread is crucial for effective thread management.

The Lifecycle of a Python Thread

The lifecycle of a thread in Python typically follows several stages:

1. New: A thread is instantiated but not yet started.
2. Runnable: After the thread is started, it enters the runnable state, where it might actually be running or ready to run at any time.
3. Blocked: A thread can be blocked waiting for I/O operations or for other resources like locks.
4. Terminated: A thread completes its task and exits.