Deadlock

A deadlock occurs in a computer system when two or more processes are waiting for each other to release resources, and as a result, none can proceed. Imagine two people each holding a book and waiting to borrow the other’s book; both are stuck, unable to move forward. In computing, this often involves programs or tasks waiting for access to shared resources like files or memory, creating a cycle where progress halts. Deadlocks can cause software to freeze or slow down, requiring intervention to resolve the conflict and restore normal operation.