Data Race

A data race occurs in software when two or more parts of a program try to access and modify the same data at the same time without proper coordination. This can lead to unpredictable results, errors, or corrupted information because the program cannot guarantee which change will be saved first. Data races often happen in multi-threaded applications where multiple processes run simultaneously. To prevent these issues, developers use synchronization techniques, such as locks, to ensure only one operation modifies data at a time, maintaining consistency and correctness in the program's behavior.