This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Vidyarathna Bhat
This is a submission for DEV Computer Science Challenge v24.06.12: One Byte Explainer.
Explainer
Deadlock is like musical chairs for processes: each process waits indefinitely for resources held by others, and no one can proceed. It occurs in concurrent systems, where resources are limited and processes compete for them.
Additional Context
Deadlock prevention and resolution are critical in operating systems and database management. Techniques like resource ordering and deadlock detection algorithms help maintain system efficiency and prevent system halts.
This content originally appeared on DEV Community and was authored by Vidyarathna Bhat