std::async

When it comes to leveraging the full power of modern C++ for concurrent programming, std::async is often your best friend. Picture this: you have a time-consuming task, like downloading a large file or performing complex calculations, and you want your program to keep responding while that task is being processed.

This is exactly where std::async shines, allowing you to run tasks asynchronously without the need for managing threads directly.

In this chapter, we’ll dive deep into how std::async works, its usage patterns, and how it can fit seamlessly into your C++ projects. We will explore practical examples, edge cases, and some insights that will help you avoid common pitfalls. Let’s get started!