In computing, processing refers to the series of actions that a computer's central processing unit (CPU) takes in response to receiving information. It involves the execution of a computer program by one or many threads, and it includes activities such as manipulating or extracting data from a stored file, performing mathematical and logical operations, and executing instructions fed to the CPU by software programs. A process is an instance of a program running in a computer, and it is closely related to the concept of a task. Processes are essential for the execution of computer programs and the manipulation of data within a computer system