What are the impacts of deadlocks in computer systems?

What are the impacts of deadlocks in computer systems?

Deadlocks can lead to resource wastage, system inefficiency, and can cause applications to hang or crash.

Can you explain how deadlocks occur?

Deadlocks occur when two or more processes are waiting for each other to release resources, creating a cycle of dependency.

What are some strategies to prevent deadlocks?

Strategies include resource allocation protocols, avoiding circular wait conditions, and using timeouts.

How can I detect a deadlock in my application?

You can use algorithms like the Wait-For Graph or resource allocation graphs to detect deadlocks.

What should I do if I detect a deadlock?

You can terminate one of the processes, preempt resources, or restart the affected processes to resolve the deadlock.