The most common problems
Before we start writing multithreaded code, I’d like to point out some typical situations that represent the most common sources of problems in multithreaded programs. After that, I’ll look into possible ways of solving such situations.
The biggest problem with the situations I’m about to describe is that they are all completely valid programming approaches if you are writing single-threaded code. Because of that, they sometimes even slip into (multithreaded) code written by the best programmers.
As we’ll see later in the chapter, the best way to work around them is just to stay away from problematic situations. Instead of data sharing, for example, we can use data duplication and communication channels. But I’m getting ahead of myself ...
All of the situations I’m going to describe have something in common. They are a source of problems that can stay well hidden. Often, parallel programs seem to be working...