Independent Steps
Definition
Independent steps refer to individual operations within an algorithm that do not rely on each other's results. These steps can be executed concurrently without affecting correctness.
Analogy
Imagine you are baking a cake. Mixing the ingredients, preheating the oven, and greasing the pan are independent steps because they can be done in any order without affecting the final outcome of the cake.
Related terms
Concurrency: Concurrency refers to executing multiple tasks or operations simultaneously, often achieved through parallel computing.
Synchronization: Synchronization is the coordination of multiple concurrent processes or threads to ensure proper ordering and consistency of shared resources.
Data Dependency: Data dependency occurs when one operation relies on the result of another operation, requiring them to be executed in a specific order.
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