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Jun 14, 2019 · Backend Development

Introduction to Two IO Model Architectures: Thread‑Based and Event‑Driven Designs

This article explains the two main network I/O architectures—thread‑based designs such as one‑connection‑per‑thread, pre‑forked processes, and their pros and cons, as well as event‑driven designs like the Reactor pattern, thread pools, and multiple reactors—helping readers choose the appropriate model for different server workloads.