In operating systems, a race condition occurs when multiple processes or threads access shared data concurrently, and the final outcome depends on the sequence of their execution. This can lead to unpredictable behavior and bugs, such as data corruption or system crashes, if not properly managed through synchronization mechanisms like locks or semaphores.
In India, local products like Amul dairy items, which are widely distributed, can face similar issues in supply chain management where multiple vendors update inventory data simultaneously, causing inconsistencies. For example, if two vendors try to reduce stock for the same product at the same time without coordination, it might result in incorrect stock levels, mirroring a race condition in computing. |
