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Vidyarathna Bhat
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Understanding Deadlock: When Computers Play Musical Chairs

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.

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