How can I handle race conditions in my application?

How can I handle race conditions in my application?

Race conditions occur when multiple threads or processes access shared data simultaneously. To handle them, you can use synchronization techniques like locks, semaphores, or monitors.

Can you explain how locks work?

Locks are mechanisms that prevent multiple threads from accessing a resource at the same time. When a thread acquires a lock, other threads must wait until the lock is released.

What are some common types of locks?

Common types of locks include mutexes, read-write locks, and spinlocks. Each has its use cases depending on the level of concurrency needed.

Are there any downsides to using locks?

Yes, using locks can lead to issues like deadlocks, where two or more threads are waiting indefinitely for each other to release locks.