process termination

In the world of Unix-based systems, such as Linux, managing running processes effectively is key to maintaining system stability and performance. Sometimes, a process may become unresponsive or start consuming excessive resources, necessitating its termination. This is where the commands kill and killall come into play. Both commands are potent tools for process management, allowing you to terminate stuck or rogue processes gracefully or forcefully. In this blog, we’ll explore how to use these commands effectively, helping you to keep your system in good health. Before diving into the kill and killall commands, it's essential to understand what processes are and how they are identified.