What is the difference between starvation and deadlock?

Can you explain the difference between starvation and deadlock?

Sure! Starvation occurs when a process is perpetually denied the resources it needs to proceed, while deadlock happens when two or more processes are stuck waiting for each other to release resources.

Can you give me an example of each?

Of course! In starvation, a low-priority process might never get CPU time because higher-priority processes keep running. In deadlock, two processes might hold resources the other needs, causing both to wait indefinitely.

How can we prevent starvation and deadlock?

To prevent starvation, you can implement aging, which gradually increases the priority of waiting processes. For deadlock, techniques like resource allocation graphs or deadlock detection algorithms can be used.

Are there any real-world applications of these concepts?

Yes, these concepts are crucial in operating systems, database management, and network resource allocation to ensure efficient process management.