What should be noted when using async in C++?
When using the async function in C++, the following points should be kept in mind:
- The return value of an asynchronous task should be a std::future object, and the result of the asynchronous task can be obtained by calling the get() method.
- If an asynchronous task needs to be delayed, you can use the std::launch::deferred parameter to delay the execution of the task.
- To avoid data race when using shared resources in asynchronous tasks, it is recommended to use synchronization mechanisms such as std::mutex to protect the shared resources.
- Exceptions in asynchronous tasks should be managed using try-catch blocks to prevent the program from crashing.
- When creating asynchronous tasks with std::async, it is important to consider the task’s scheduling method, which can be specified with the std::launch::async parameter to execute the task immediately.
- For cases where multiple asynchronous tasks need to be waited for completion, you can use the std::future::wait_for() or std::future::wait_until() methods to wait for the tasks to finish.
- To cancel asynchronous tasks, you can utilize the std::future::cancel() method.
- Asynchronously tasks created using std::async will be automatically destroyed when the program exits, eliminating the need to manually manage resources.