What are some real-world examples of deadlock cases?

What are some real-world examples of deadlock cases?

Deadlock occurs when two or more processes are unable to proceed because each is waiting for the other to release resources. A classic example is the dining philosophers problem.

Can you explain the dining philosophers problem?

Sure! In the dining philosophers problem, five philosophers sit at a table with a fork between each pair. They need both forks to eat, but if each philosopher picks up one fork, they can end up waiting indefinitely for the other fork.

Are there any solutions to prevent deadlocks?

Yes, there are several strategies to prevent deadlocks, such as resource allocation graphs, the Banker's algorithm, and ensuring a strict order of resource acquisition.

What happens if a deadlock occurs?

If a deadlock occurs, the affected processes will be stuck indefinitely unless the system intervenes, which may involve terminating one or more processes to break the deadlock.