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This array is safe to read or write from multiple processes.
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When using multiple processes to parallelize reads or writes with the blosc
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compression library, it is necessary to set ``zarr.blosc.use_threads = False``,
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as bloscs context manager will share incorrect global state amongst processes.
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Please note that support for parallel computing is an area of ongoing research
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and development. If you are using Zarr for parallel computing, we welcome
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feedback, experience, discussion, ideas and advice, particularly about issues

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