Synchronization Problems
Race Condition
When multiple threads access shared data simultaneously:
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Race Conditions and Critical Sections
Learning Objectives
- •Understand race conditions
- •Learn synchronization primitives
- •Apply critical section solutions
Lesson Outline
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Race Conditions and Critical Sections
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Critical Section
Code segment that accesses shared resources:
Requirements for Critical Section Solution
- Mutual Exclusion: Only one thread in CS at a time
- Progress: If no thread in CS, one waiting must enter
- Bounded Waiting: Limit on how long a thread waits