deadlock

Meanings

• noun

  A situation in which two or more processes in a computing system are blocked and cannot proceed because each is waiting for the other to release a resource or take some other action.

  - "The database deadlock occurred because two transactions were trying to update the same record."
  - "The network deadlock was caused by a routing loop."

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Rhymes

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beadlock , feedlock , leadlock

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Variants

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deadlock , deadlocked , deadlocking , deadlocks

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Etymology

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The term 'deadlock' comes from the idea of a situation where all processes are 'dead' or stuck, unable to move forward.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'deadlock' was first used in the context of computer science by E.G. Tausworthe in a 1965 paper.

2. Deadlocks can be detected and resolved using various algorithms, such as the Banker's Algorithm and the Wait-Die Algorithm.

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1. Resource Allocation: The process by which a system assigns resources, such as memory or CPU time, to processes. Deadlocks can occur when resources are not allocated efficiently.

2. Mutex (M Mutex): A synchronization primitive used to protect shared resources from concurrent access. Deadlocks can occur when two or more mutexes are held by different processes and neither can be released.

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In computer science, the concept of deadlock has been extensively studied and is an important topic in operating systems and distributed systems. Deadlocks can lead to system instability and require careful management to avoid.

How to Memorize "deadlock"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a circle of processes, each trying to access a shared resource. When one process holds the resource, the others are blocked and unable to move forward. This is a deadlock.
   - Visualize a traffic jam caused by cars waiting for each other to move. This is similar to a deadlock, where processes are waiting for each other to release resources.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'deadlock' with the image of a gridlocked traffic jam.
   - Think of a deadlock as a situation where all processes are 'stuck in traffic' and unable to move forward.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dead' and 'Lock' to remember the definition: Deadlock is a situation where processes are Dead and unable to Lock the resources they need.

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