Deadlock Avoidance

Deadlock avoidance is a method used in computer systems to prevent situations where multiple processes are stuck waiting for resources held by each other, causing a standstill. It involves the system carefully monitoring resource requests and only granting them when it's safe, ensuring that the system can always find a way to continue executing all processes without getting into a deadlock. Think of it like a cautious manager who approves resource requests only if they won't lead to a deadlock, maintaining smooth workflow and system stability.