How can I resolve a livelock in my system?

What is a livelock and how does it differ from a deadlock?

A livelock occurs when processes continuously change states in response to each other without making progress, unlike a deadlock where processes are stuck waiting for each other.

How can I identify if my system is experiencing a livelock?

You can identify a livelock by monitoring system performance and checking for processes that are active but not making progress.

What are some strategies to resolve a livelock?

To resolve a livelock, you can implement priority schemes, introduce randomness in process execution, or redesign the system to avoid circular dependencies.

Can you give an example of a livelock situation?

Sure! Imagine two processes trying to access two resources. If they keep releasing and requesting resources in a way that they never succeed, that's a livelock.