microsoft / microsoft/Qcodes

qcodes instruments are not thread safe

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Description

Some of the instrument drivers are not thread safe. This means that a `Loop` could case problems with the `use_threads` option set to `True`.

We should at least document the thread safety of instruments (parameters) and consider setting `use_threads` to `False`

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Research direction

Start by reviewing the instrument drivers and the Loop use_threads option described in the issue. Determine which instrument parameters are thread safe, document that behavior, and clarify whether use_threads should default to False; the issue is done when the supported behavior and decision are recorded.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
backend, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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