How do atomic operations work in different programming languages?

Can you explain what atomic operations are?

Atomic operations are operations that complete in a single step relative to other operations. They are indivisible.

How do atomic operations differ in languages like C++ and Java?

In C++, atomic operations are often implemented using the <atomic> library, while Java uses the java.util.concurrent.atomic package.

Are atomic operations thread-safe?

Yes, atomic operations are designed to be thread-safe, ensuring that they complete without interference from other threads.

Can you give an example of an atomic operation in Python?

In Python, you can use the threading module's Lock to create atomic operations, as Python's built-in types are not atomic.