ThreadPoolExecutor & ProcessPoolExecutor

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The Question

What is the difference between ThreadPoolExecutor and ProcessPoolExecutor?

What a Strong Answer Covers

• ThreadPool = I/O
• "ProcessPool = CPU
• bypasses GIL
• "submit() → Future

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