Synchronization Primitives

Synchronization primitives are tools used in computer programming to manage access to shared resources, like files or data, ensuring that multiple tasks or processes don’t interfere with each other. They help coordinate activities so that only one process modifies a resource at a time, preventing errors and data corruption. Think of them like traffic signals or locks: they regulate when processes can proceed, ensuring orderly and safe operation in multi-tasking environments. Common primitives include mutexes, semaphores, and condition variables, each serving to maintain proper synchronization and consistency across concurrent operations.