Mutual Exclusion
A synchronisation primitive that prevents multiple threads from accessing a shared resource simultaneously, avoiding race conditions.
"The mutex prevents two workers from processing the same job — without it we'd get duplicate payments."
A synchronisation primitive that prevents multiple threads from accessing a shared resource simultaneously, avoiding race conditions.
Mutex stands for "Mutual Exclusion".
"Mutex" is pronounced /ˈmjuːteks/. Use the "Listen" button above to hear it spoken aloud.
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"Mutex" is used as a noun.
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