syncMutexes
SyncMutexes are a class of synchronization primitives that provide mutual exclusion to protect shared data in concurrent software. A mutex allows a thread to enter a critical section by acquiring the lock and to exit by releasing it, ensuring only one thread executes the protected code at a time. Mutexes are fundamental to data race prevention in multi-threaded programs.
Most implementations offer blocking lock attempts, where a thread waits until the lock becomes available, and
Common variants include plain mutexes, recursive mutexes, and read-write mutexes. Blocking mutexes are typically backed by
Usage patterns emphasize small, well-defined critical sections. Many languages provide RAII-style wrappers or defer/finally semantics to
Deadlocks, livelocks, and data races are key risks. Good practice includes minimizing lock duration, using finer-grained