FreeRTOS

In FreeRTOS, a task is essentially a thread of execution that performs a specific function within an embedded application. Tasks are fundamental to FreeRTOS's multitasking capability, allowing multiple operations to be performed simultaneously (or seemingly so) on a single processor. Understanding how tasks are created, scheduled, and managed is key to effectively using FreeRTOS.

FreeRTOS is an open-source, real-time operating system for embedded systems. It was initially created by Richard Barry in 2003 and has since grown to become one of the most popular RTOS choices for microcontroller-based applications. The operating system is designed to allow developers to create multi-threaded applications where tasks can run concurrently, with precise control over their timing and execution.