Originally published at: Using Semaphores to Manage Resources – Xojo Programming Blog
Imagine a restaurant kitchen during the dinner rush. Multiple chefs need to access the same oven, stovetop, and ingredients to prepare various dishes. Without coordination, chaos would ensue: burned meals, ingredient shortages, and frustrated cooks. In this scenario, semaphores in programming act like the kitchen manager, ensuring that only one chef (or a limited number)…
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