Java Multithreading and Parallel Programming Masterclass - No-Starve Mutex Problem

The lecture discusses the no starve mutex problem, a multi-threading issue where one thread may monopolize a lock, causing starvation for others. It explains mutexes, critical sections, and how Java's fairness policy can prevent starvation at a performance cost. The solution to the problem, devised by JM Morris, involves a two-room model using semaphores to ensure all threads eventually access the critical section, preventing starvation.

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