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title: "What is a thread? What are the advantages we derived by programming with thread?"  
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# What is a thread? What are the advantages we derived by programming with thread?

Threads allow programs to execute simultaneously. A thread is an independent path of execution in a program. These threads can be executed synchronously.

## Answers

### Answer by Anonymous User

Threads allow programs to execute simultaneously. A thread is an independent path of execution in a program. These threads can be executed synchronously.


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