| :mod:`dummy_thread` --- Drop-in replacement for the :mod:`thread` module |
| ======================================================================== |
| |
| .. module:: dummy_thread |
| :synopsis: Drop-in replacement for the thread module. |
| |
| .. note:: |
| The :mod:`dummy_thread` module has been renamed to :mod:`_dummy_thread` in |
| Python 3.0. The :term:`2to3` tool will automatically adapt imports when |
| converting your sources to 3.0; however, you should consider using the |
| high-lever :mod:`dummy_threading` module instead. |
| |
| |
| This module provides a duplicate interface to the :mod:`thread` module. It is |
| meant to be imported when the :mod:`thread` module is not provided on a |
| platform. |
| |
| Suggested usage is:: |
| |
| try: |
| import thread as _thread |
| except ImportError: |
| import dummy_thread as _thread |
| |
| Be careful to not use this module where deadlock might occur from a thread |
| being created that blocks waiting for another thread to be created. This often |
| occurs with blocking I/O. |
| |
