Lock-free Data Structures

Lock-free data structures are specialized ways to organize and access data so multiple programs or threads can work together without waiting for each other to finish, using locks. Instead of stopping to wait, they allow ongoing operations to continue safely, improving speed and responsiveness. This approach reduces delays caused by locking, making systems more efficient, especially in multi-core or high-concurrency environments. It relies on advanced techniques like atomic operations to ensure data integrity, allowing several processes to operate simultaneously without conflicts or deadlocks.