What are some real-world examples of deadlock?

What are some real-world examples of deadlock?

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, where philosophers must share forks to eat.

Can you give me another example?

Sure! In a banking system, if two transactions are waiting for each other to release locks on accounts, a deadlock can occur, preventing both transactions from completing.

How can deadlocks be prevented?

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

What happens if a deadlock occurs?

If a deadlock occurs, the system may halt the involved processes, leading to a potential loss of data or requiring manual intervention to resolve the situation.