Description: Multiple processes in Unix-like shell environments refer to the ability to run several processes simultaneously within the command line interface. This feature allows users to perform concurrent tasks, enhancing efficiency and productivity when working in the terminal. Many advanced and customizable shells, such as Zsh, Bash, and others, offer a range of functionalities that facilitate the management of multiple processes. Users can start a process in the background, allowing them to continue using the terminal for other tasks without waiting for the first process to finish. Additionally, these shells provide tools to monitor and control these processes, such as the ability to bring background processes to the foreground or terminate specific processes. This capability to handle multiple processes is particularly useful in development and system administration environments, where the simultaneous execution of scripts, commands, and applications can be crucial for optimizing workflows and performing complex tasks more efficiently.
