Multithreading Sample
This solution demonstrates how to use multiple threads to achieve concurrency in tasks.
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Demonstrates
This sample runs a time-consuming task on a separate thread, launched by a button click:
Run on same thread The task runs on the same thread as the main form. This blocks the user from interacting with the main form until the task finishes. No multithreading code is needed for this task.
Run on worker pool thread The task uses the BeginInvoke method created by the compiler for all delegates to run the task.
Background worker This task uses the BackgroundWorker Component to create a new thread.
This example does not include synchronization, because the multiple threads are not accessing any data.
See Also
Concepts
Asynchronous Programming Overview