priority inversion

Priority inversion occurs when a lower-priority task holds resources needed by a higher-priority task, causing the higher-priority task to wait and delaying its execution. Imagine a scenario where a busy worker (the higher-priority task) needs a tool being used by a less busy worker (the lower-priority task). While the busy worker waits, an unrelated task (another low-priority task) gets completed, but this adds delay because the critical work isn't being done. This can lead to inefficient use of time and resources, especially in systems where prioritization is essential for timely performance.