What are goroutines and how do synchronization mechanisms work in Go?

Can you explain what goroutines are in Go?

Goroutines are lightweight threads managed by the Go runtime, allowing concurrent execution of functions.

How do I synchronize goroutines to avoid race conditions?

You can use channels, mutexes, or the sync package to synchronize goroutines and prevent race conditions.

What is a race condition?

A race condition occurs when two or more goroutines access shared data concurrently, leading to unpredictable results.

Can you give an example of using a mutex for synchronization?

Sure! You can use sync.Mutex to lock a section of code, ensuring that only one goroutine can access it at a time.