What are some examples of deadlocks in Go?

Can you explain what a deadlock is in Go?

A deadlock in Go occurs when two or more goroutines are waiting for each other to release resources, causing them to be stuck.

Can you give me an example of a deadlock situation in Go?

Sure! Imagine two goroutines: one locks a mutex and waits for a channel to receive a message, while the other locks the same mutex and waits for the first goroutine to send a message. They end up waiting on each other indefinitely.

How can I prevent deadlocks in my Go programs?

To prevent deadlocks, you can use techniques like avoiding nested locks, using timeout mechanisms, or employing a lock hierarchy.

Are there any tools to detect deadlocks in Go?

Yes, Go provides a built-in race detector that can help identify potential deadlocks during testing.