Description: The process life cycle refers to the stages that a process goes through from its creation to its termination. This cycle includes several phases, such as creation, execution, waiting, and termination of the process. During creation, resources are allocated and the process is initialized. In the execution phase, the process uses the CPU to carry out its tasks. The waiting phase occurs when a process is waiting for some event, such as the completion of an input/output operation or the availability of resources. Finally, in the termination phase, the process releases the resources it used and is removed from memory. This cycle is fundamental for the efficient management of system resources, as it allows multiple processes to run concurrently and optimizes CPU usage. Additionally, the process life cycle is essential for process scheduling, where the operating system decides which process should run at any given moment based on its state and priority. Understanding this cycle is crucial for developers and system administrators, as it influences the performance and stability of applications and the system as a whole.
