lockPOLICY
lockPOLICY refers to a set of rules or guidelines that govern how and when resources are locked or accessed within a system. The primary purpose of a lock POLICY is to prevent data corruption or inconsistencies that can arise when multiple processes or threads attempt to access and modify the same resource simultaneously. These policies define the granularity of locks, the duration for which locks are held, and the conditions under which locks can be acquired and released.
Different types of lock POLICIES exist, each with its own trade-offs. For example, some systems might implement
Implementing an effective lock POLICY involves careful consideration of the specific application's needs. An overly restrictive