SEMAPHORES Meaning and
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Semaphores are a computer science concept used for synchronizing and controlling access to shared resources in a multi-threaded or multi-process system. They act as a signaling mechanism to enforce mutual exclusion and coordinate critical sections of code.
In essence, semaphores are variables that can take on integer values, representing distinct states or conditions. They offer two fundamental operations: P (proberen) and V (verhogen). P decreases the value of the semaphore, while V increases it.
Semaphores are typically used to solve the critical section problem, which involves protecting a shared resource from simultaneous access and potential conflicts between multiple threads or processes. When a thread or process wants to enter a critical section, it first checks the semaphore's value. If it's positive, it decrements the value and enters the critical section. If the value is zero or negative, the thread or process is put to sleep until the semaphore becomes positive.
By controlling access to resources through semaphores, potential race conditions or deadlocks can be avoided. Race conditions occur when multiple threads or processes access a shared resource concurrently and result in unpredictable behavior. Deadlocks, on the other hand, occur when two or more threads or processes are waiting for each other to release resources, resulting in a halt of progress.
In summary, semaphores serve as synchronization tools allowing for orderly and controlled access to shared resources, minimizing race conditions and preventing deadlocks in multi-threaded or multi-process environments.
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Etymology of SEMAPHORES
The word "semaphore" has its origins in the Greek language. It is derived from the Greek words "sema" meaning "sign" or "signal" and "pherein" meaning "to bear" or "to carry". Thus, "semaphore" literally means "to carry a sign" or "to bear a signal".
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Conjugate verb Semaphores
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