def spawn(*args, **kwargs):
"""Spawns a new thread and runs a function within it.
*target* is the desired function to be run
with the given *args* and *kwargs* parameters; if *daemon* is True,
the thread will be stopped if the parent exits (default False).
*name* is a string, if assigned will be given to the thread.
The *spawn* function works as well as a decorator.
Returns the Thread object which is running
the *target* function or decorated one.
.. note:
The decorator accepts the keywords *daemon* and *name* only.
If *target* keyword is not specified, the function will act as
a decorator.
"""
return function_handler(launch_thread, decorate, *args, **kwargs)
def concurrent(*args, **kwargs):
"""Runs the given function in a concurrent thread,
taking care of the results and error management.
*target* is the desired function to be run
with the given *args* and *kwargs* parameters; if *timeout* is set,
the thread will be stopped once expired returning TimeoutError as results.
If a *callback* is passed, it will be run after the job has finished with
the returned *Task* as parameter.
The *concurrent* function works as well as a decorator.
Returns a *Task* object.
.. note:
The decorator accepts the keywords *timeout* and *callback* only.
If *target* keyword is not specified, the function will act as
a decorator.
"""
return function_handler(launch_task, decorate, *args, **kwargs)