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What does "process" mean in programming?
process is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
An instance of a program in execution. Each process has its own memory space. Multiple processes can run on the same machine at the same time.
Example
"The background process handles email sending without blocking the API."
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