Description: The ‘deadline’ in a real-time system refers to the last moment by which a task must be completed to ensure the correct functioning of the system. In these environments, tasks must not only be executed but also meet specific timing constraints. This means that timeliness is as crucial as accuracy in task execution. Deadlines can be classified as hard and soft; hard deadlines imply that the task must be completed strictly on time, while soft deadlines allow for some flexibility. Managing these deadlines is essential for system performance, as failure to meet them can result in significant failures, especially in critical applications such as aviation, medicine, and industrial control systems. Therefore, real-time systems implement scheduling algorithms that prioritize tasks based on their deadlines, ensuring that the most critical ones are executed first. This responsiveness and efficient time management are distinctive features that differentiate real-time systems from conventional systems, where timeliness is not as strictly demanded.
