Synchronization and Race Conditions

When multiple threads access shared resources, race conditions can occur, leading to unpredictable results.

In this lesson, you will learn:

• What race conditions are and how they occur.
• How to use mutexes to prevent race conditions.
• How semaphores help manage shared resources.

What is a Race Condition?

A race condition occurs when multiple threads access shared data simultaneously, leading to unpredictable behavior.

Example:

• Two threads try to update a global counter.
• The final value may be incorrect due to interference.