Process
A process is a program in execution. The execution of a process must progress in a sequential fashion. Definition of process is following.
- A process is defined as an entity which represents the basic unit of work to be implemented in the system.
Components of process are following.
| S.N. | Component & Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Object ProgramCode to be executed. |
| 2 | DataData to be used for executing the program. |
| 3 | ResourcesWhile executing the program, it may require some resources. |
| 4 | StatusVerifies the status of the process execution.A process can run to completion only when all requested resources have been allocated to the process. Two or more processes could be executing the same program, each using their own data and resources. |