What is a mutex in Go and how do I use it?
A mutex, or mutual exclusion lock, is used in Go to prevent concurrent access to shared resources. You can use the sync.Mutex
type.
Can you show me a simple example of using a mutex?
Sure! Here's a basic example:
package main
import (
"fmt"
"sync"
)
var (
counter int
mu sync.Mutex
)
func increment(wg *sync.WaitGroup) {
defer wg.Done()
mu.Lock()
counter++
mu.Unlock()
}
func main() {
var wg sync.WaitGroup
for i := 0; i < 1000; i++ {
wg.Add(1)
go increment(&wg)
}
wg.Wait()
fmt.Println(counter)
}
This code increments a counter safely using a mutex.
What happens if I forget to unlock the mutex?
If you forget to unlock the mutex, it can lead to a deadlock, where other goroutines are blocked and cannot proceed, causing your program to hang.
Are there any alternatives to using a mutex?
Yes, you can use channels for synchronization or the sync.RWMutex
for read-write locks, which allow multiple readers or one writer.
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