c++ create thread
To create a thread in C++, you can follow the steps below:
Step 1: Include the necessary header file
Include the <thread>
header file at the beginning of your C++ program to gain access to the thread-related functionalities.
Step 2: Define a function to be executed by the thread Create a function that will be executed by the thread. This function can perform any task or operation you desire.
Step 3: Create a thread object
Declare a variable of type std::thread
to represent the thread object. Pass the function name (without parentheses) and any required arguments to the thread constructor.
Step 4: Start the thread
Call the std::thread
object's start
method to begin the execution of the thread. This will run the function defined in step 2.
Step 5: Wait for the thread to finish (optional)
If you want the main thread to wait for the newly created thread to finish its execution before continuing, you can call the join
method on the std::thread
object. This will block the main thread until the other thread completes.
Step 6: Clean up resources
After the thread has finished executing, you should call the std::thread
object's join
method to clean up any resources associated with the thread.
That's it! Following these steps will allow you to create and execute a thread in C++. Remember to include the necessary error handling and synchronization mechanisms, such as mutexes or condition variables, if required in your specific application.