Description: Deadlock prevention refers to a set of techniques designed to avoid situations where two or more processes become stuck waiting indefinitely for resources that are being held by other processes. In concurrent systems, where multiple processes can execute simultaneously, deadlock can lead to system paralysis, affecting its performance and efficiency. Deadlock prevention techniques aim to ensure that processes can access the necessary resources without entering a state of mutual waiting. This is achieved through the implementation of policies that regulate resource allocation, such as priority assignment, limiting the number of resources a process can request, or imposing a strict order on resource acquisition. The relevance of these techniques lies in their ability to maintain system fluidity and prevent crashes or deadlocks that could result in data loss or the need to restart the system. In summary, deadlock prevention is essential for the design of concurrent systems and applications that require a high degree of concurrency and efficiency in resource management.
