What are some alternatives to using Mutex in C#?

What are some alternatives to using Mutex in C#?

There are several alternatives to Mutex in C#, such as Monitor, Semaphore, and ReaderWriterLock. Each has its own use cases.

Can you explain how Monitor works?

Sure! Monitor provides a way to synchronize access to a block of code. It allows only one thread to enter the critical section at a time.

What about Semaphore? How is it different?

Semaphore allows a specified number of threads to access a resource concurrently, unlike Mutex which allows only one.

When should I use ReaderWriterLock?

ReaderWriterLock is useful when you have multiple threads reading data and fewer threads writing. It allows concurrent reads.