Definition

A race condition occurs when a system’s functioning relies on the relative sequence. For instance, process execution. When it occurs, multiple processes and threads access shared data simultaneously. This causes unpredictable or undesirable results because of insufficient synchronization.

The consequence can be inconsistent outcomes, software failure, or data damage, a challenge for multi-threaded and concurrent programming environments.

Race Condition Examples

Race Condition vs. Deadlock

Race conditions arise from insufficient synchronization and lead to unpredictable outcomes. However, deadlocks happen if you block multiple processes or threads. But they both are involved in synchronization issues and concurrent programming.

How Can You Prevent Race Conditions