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PHP is known as a single-threaded language, meaning it can only execute one task at a time within a single process. However, Laravel provides a robust queue system to handle multiple tasks “asynchronously.” If PHP is single-threaded, how does Laravel achieve this magic? Let’s break it down in simple terms. What is a PHP Process? Before diving into queues, we need to understand what a PHP process is. A process is like a worker hired to complete a task. When you execute a PHP script (e.g., php my_script.php), the operating system creates a new process. This process: Loads the PHP…