Abstract
- Coordination of execution of multiple Process (进程) or Thread in a system to ensure that they access shared resources in a controlled and predictable manner
- The table below lists some common synchronisation methods
| Synchronization Method | Usage | Advantages | Disadvantages | Example Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barrier (屏障) | Synchronise threads at a point | Simple, ensures synchronisation | Limited use cases | Parallel computing phases |
| Condition Variable (条件变量) | Wait for condition with mutex | Handles complex conditions | Complex, potential Race Condition (竞态条件) | Producer-consumer problems |
| Mutex (互斥体) | Protect shared data | Simple, effective | Contention, potential Deadlock (死锁) | Race Condition (竞态条件) |
| Semaphore (信号量) | Control access to resources | Flexible, versatile | Complex, potential errors | Resource pools |
| Spinlock | Busy Waiting for short periods | Low overhead for short waits | Inefficient for long waits | Low-level programming |