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Process Synchronization

Techniques for coordinating process execution and shared resource access

Week 1

Topics in this Chapter

1

Critical Section Problem

Coordinating access to shared resources among concurrent processes

2

Semaphores and Synchronization

Integer variables for controlling access to shared resources

3

Monitors and High-level Synchronization

Structured approach to synchronization using encapsulated operations

4

Deadlock Fundamentals

Understanding conditions and basics of deadlock situations

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