Threading Sample
This sample demonstrates the following threading techniques. For more information, see Threading (C# Programming Guide).
Creating, starting, and terminating a thread
Using a thread pool
Thread synchronization and interaction
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To build and run the Threading samples within Visual Studio
In Solution Explorer, right-click the ThreadStartStop project and then click Set as StartUp Project.
On the Debug menu, click Start Without Debugging.
Repeat the previous steps for ThreadPool, and ThreadSync.
To build and run the Threading samples from a command prompt
Use the Change Directory command to change to the Threads directory.
Type the following:
cd ThreadStartStop csc ThreadStartStop.cs ThreadStartStopType the following:
cd ..\ThreadPool csc ThreadPool.cs ThreadPoolType the following:
cd ..\ThreadSync csc ThreadSync.cs ThreadSync
See Also
Tasks
How to: Create and Terminate Threads (C# Programming Guide)
How to: Use a Thread Pool (C# Programming Guide)