Independent Steps

Definition

Independent steps refer to individual operations within an algorithm that do not rely on each other's results. These steps can be executed concurrently without affecting correctness.

Related terms

Concurrency: Concurrency refers to executing multiple tasks or operations simultaneously, often achieved through parallel computing.

Synchronization: Synchronization is the coordination of multiple concurrent processes or threads to ensure proper ordering and consistency of shared resources.

Data Dependency: Data dependency occurs when one operation relies on the result of another operation, requiring them to be executed in a specific order.