What are common synchronization primitives in Python?

What are common synchronization primitives in Python?

In Python, common synchronization primitives include threading.Lock, threading.Event, threading.Condition, and threading.Semaphore. These help manage access to shared resources.

Can you explain how a Lock works?

A Lock is a basic synchronization primitive that allows only one thread to access a resource at a time. You can acquire a lock using lock.acquire() and release it with lock.release().

What about using a Semaphore?

A Semaphore allows a fixed number of threads to access a resource concurrently. You initialize it with a count, and threads can acquire or release it, controlling access.

When should I use Condition variables?

Condition variables are useful when you need threads to wait for certain conditions to be met before proceeding. They work with Locks to manage complex thread interactions.