Joining & Detaching

Creating and managing threads is only part of the story when it comes to concurrent programming in C++. One crucial aspect you'll encounter is what to do once a thread has completed its task. Should we wait for it to finish, or can we let it run independently?

This is where joining and detaching come into play—two essential mechanisms that control how threads behave after their execution.

Understanding the nuances of joining and detaching threads helps ensure that your programs run efficiently and without unintended consequences.

Let’s dive into these concepts, explore their differences, and consider real-world scenarios where each might be appropriate.