How does locking work in multithreading?

Can you explain how locking works in multithreading?

Sure! Locking in multithreading is a mechanism to control access to shared resources, preventing race conditions.

What are the different types of locks available?

There are several types of locks, including mutexes, read-write locks, and spinlocks, each serving different purposes.

How do mutexes differ from spinlocks?

Mutexes block the thread until the lock is available, while spinlocks keep checking in a loop, which can waste CPU resources.

When should I use a read-write lock?

Use a read-write lock when you have multiple readers and few writers, allowing concurrent reads while ensuring exclusive writes.