Inside the ComputerOperating Systems
The Spinning Beach Ball
One busy task can freeze an entire app
You tap a button and the whole app stops answering, even the button to close it. What is it stuck on?
You'll find out
- Why one slow job freezes everything
- How long each frame has to get ready
- How smooth apps hide their slow work
Why it matters
Every app you use juggles slow work. Where it runs explains why some apps freeze and others never do.
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