Dive into the world of synchronization primitives with an in-depth comparison of semaphores and mutexes in operating systems and concurrent programming.

In this episode, we explore:

The fundamental differences between semaphores and mutexes, and when to use each
Real-world applications, from managing hotel rooms to coordinating chefs and waiters
Common pitfalls like deadlocks and priority inversion, and how to avoid them
Challenging scenarios, such as handling unexpected thread termination


Tune in for expert insights and practical tips to master these essential tools in concurrent programming and ace your next operating systems interview!

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