What are some real-world examples of deadlock situations?

What are some real-world examples of deadlock situations?

Deadlock occurs when two or more processes cannot proceed because each is waiting for the other to release resources. A classic example is a situation in a restaurant where one waiter is waiting for a customer to pay while the customer is waiting for the waiter to bring the change.

Can you give me another example?

Sure! In computer systems, a deadlock can happen when two applications are trying to access the same resources. For instance, if Application A locks Resource 1 and waits for Resource 2, while Application B locks Resource 2 and waits for Resource 1, neither can proceed.

What are the consequences of deadlocks?

Deadlocks can lead to system inefficiencies, as resources remain locked and unavailable. In severe cases, it can cause applications to crash or require a manual restart.

How can deadlocks be prevented?

Deadlocks can be prevented by implementing strategies like resource ordering, where resources are always requested in a predefined order, or by using timeouts to force processes to release resources after a certain period.