Process: Imagine a process as a whole program running on your computer. It has its own dedicated memory space and resources. Think of it like a separate office building with its own employees and equipment.
Thread: A thread is like a single worker within that office building. Multiple threads can exist within a single process, sharing the same resources and memory space. They work together to complete the tasks assigned to the office.
Key differences:
Resource usage: Processes require more resources to create and manage than threads.
Memory: Processes have their own memory space, while threads share the same memory space within a process.
Communication: Communication between processes is slower and more complex than communication between threads.