multproc

multproc is a Python module that provides support for creating and managing processes. It is part of the standard library and aims to offer a more intuitive and Pythonic interface for multiprocessing compared to the lower-level `os.fork` and `subprocess` modules. The primary goal of multproc is to simplify the use of multiple processes for parallel execution of tasks.

The module allows users to create new processes easily, manage their execution, and communicate between them. It offers various ways to spawn new processes, including the `Process` class which allows for the creation of individual processes that can run a target function. For more complex scenarios, it provides mechanisms for inter-process communication (IPC) such as queues and pipes, enabling data sharing and synchronization between processes.

multproc also includes tools for managing pools of worker processes, which can be used to distribute tasks across multiple CPU cores. This is particularly useful for CPU-bound operations where parallelization can lead to significant performance improvements. The module handles the complexities of process creation, termination, and resource management, abstracting away many of the low-level details. This makes it a powerful tool for developers looking to leverage the power of multi-core processors in their Python applications.