node-process Flashcards
1
Q
What is a computer process?
A
process is the instance of a computer program that is being executed by one or many threads. It contains the program code and its activity.
2
Q
Roughly how many computer processes are running on your host operating system (Task Manager or Activity Monitor)?
A
Over 40
3
Q
Why should a full stack Web developer know that computer processes exist?
A
Full stack Web development is based on making multiple processes work together to form one application, so understanding what’s happening under the hood is important