Simon Tatham • 9/1/2023

Philosophy of coroutines

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This article delves into the philosophy and practical application of coroutines in software development. It compares coroutines to explicit state machines and conventional threads, discusses when to use them, and outlines various patterns like generators and consumers. The author shares personal enthusiasm and historical context, including techniques for implementing coroutines in languages like C and C++.

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