What is context switching in an OS?
Hi Alex,
Context switching in an OS is the process of saving the state of a running process and loading the state of another process.
This allows multitasking by enabling the CPU to switch between multiple processes efficiently.
It involves storing registers, program counters, and memory states to resume execution later.
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Context switching is what makes multitasking possible in an OS. When multiple processes run, the CPU quickly switches between them by saving and restoring their states.
While this ensures smooth execution, excessive switching can lead to performance overhead. Want to dive deeper into how it works?