Structured concurrency in Kotlin is a programming paradigm that emphasizes the structured and predictable management of concurrent operations, particularly within the context of coroutines. It provides a systematic approach to launching, managing, and coordinating coroutines, ensuring that all coroutines are properly structured and managed throughout their lifecycle.
In structured concurrency, coroutines are typically launched within a specific scope, such as CoroutineScope, which defines the context and lifecycle of the coroutines. Coroutines launched within the scope inherit the scope’s context and are automatically cancelled when the scope is cancelled.
Structured concurrency promotes clean and predictable code by encapsulating coroutines within well-defined scopes, preventing resource leaks and ensuring proper cleanup. It simplifies coroutine management and error handling by providing clear boundaries and separation of concerns.
