How can I prevent deadlocks in my code?

How can I prevent deadlocks in my code?

To prevent deadlocks, you can use techniques like lock ordering, timeout mechanisms, and avoiding nested locks.

What is lock ordering?

Lock ordering is a strategy where you always acquire locks in a predefined order to avoid circular wait conditions.

Are there any tools to help detect deadlocks?

Yes, many programming environments have tools or libraries that can help detect deadlocks, such as thread analyzers.

Can you give an example of a deadlock situation?

Sure! A classic example is when two threads hold locks on two resources and each thread waits for the other to release its lock.