Threads
Explore the concept of threads in C# to understand how multiple code sections can run simultaneously. Learn how to create, start, and manage threads using the Thread class, including running methods with or without parameters, and coordinating threads with the Join method. This lesson helps you improve your ability to write concurrent applications and boost performance using C# and .NET.
What is a Thread?
Threads let us run multiple sections of code simultaneously. Threading allows the code to run on multiple processors, boosting performance.
To use threads, include the following at the top of the page:
using System.Threading; // C # 10 comes with ImplicitUsings, meaning the most popular using namespaces such as this one are already built-in so there is no need