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# [Sync vs. Async vs. Concurrent vs. Parallel](https://phuctm97.hashnode.dev/sync-vs-async-vs-concurrent-vs-parallel?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

“How do you distinguish between sync vs. async vs. concurrent vs. parallel?” It’s a question you’ll probably be asked in your first technical interview. Having witnessed a lot of answers from interviewees, I see that people know the terms, but they ...

Nov 17, 2020 · 6 min read · phuctm97.hashnode.dev  
Updated Jan 8, 2021  
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[Zahash](https://hashnode.com/@zahash)

[Nov 19, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/sync-vs-async-vs-concurrent-vs-parallel/5fb372f89f9a5659bcfe35c6/comment/5fb5d82e08ea5d7167d6f3b3)

Nice

[Hrithwik Bharadwaj](https://hashnode.com/@hrithwik)

[Nov 18, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/sync-vs-async-vs-concurrent-vs-parallel/5fb372f89f9a5659bcfe35c6/comment/5fb48da1a73df361ab711b79)

Loved the cake and singing example. Will remember it for life

[Minh-Phuc Tran](https://hashnode.com/@phuctm97)

[Nov 18, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/sync-vs-async-vs-concurrent-vs-parallel/5fb372f89f9a5659bcfe35c6/comment/5fb48da1a73df361ab711b79#reply-5fb49887b589f1618af9e158)

So glad to hear that it helps and is memorable at the same time 🙏🏻

[Avinash Dalvi](https://hashnode.com/@AvinashDalvi)

[Nov 17, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/sync-vs-async-vs-concurrent-vs-parallel/5fb372f89f9a5659bcfe35c6/comment/5fb39744595a24599b2f3693)

Explained in very simple terms. Thanks for good article. [Minh-Phuc Tran](https://hashnode.com/@phuctm97)👍🏻👍🏻

[Minh-Phuc Tran](https://hashnode.com/@phuctm97)

[Nov 17, 2020](https://hashnode.com/posts/sync-vs-async-vs-concurrent-vs-parallel/5fb372f89f9a5659bcfe35c6/comment/5fb39744595a24599b2f3693#reply-5fb3987f9f9a5659bcfe398e)

Glad you like it! Thank you, sir!