Race Conditions

A race condition occurs in computing when two or more processes or threads try to access shared resources simultaneously, leading to unpredictable results. Imagine two people trying to fill the same cup from two different water jugs at the same time; if one pours while the other tries to pour too, they might spill or overflow. In software, this can cause errors or unexpected behavior if the processes interfere with each other. Proper synchronization methods, like locks or queues, are often used to prevent race conditions and ensure that tasks are executed in a controlled manner.