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What is the role of libdispatch in iOS system architecture?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
libdispatch (GCD) manages concurrent execution of tasks across system threads.
Deep explanation
libdispatch is a low-level C library that schedules work units (blocks) across thread pools. It handles QoS, priority inversion, and system-wide resource balancing.
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