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# [Understanding Deadlock in OS: Causes and Solutions](https://harshmange.hashnode.dev/understanding-deadlock-in-os-causes-and-solutions?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

What the heck is Deadlock? In an operating system, a deadlock occurs when two or more processes are blocked and waiting for each other to release the resources that they are holding. As a result, none of the processes can proceed, leading to a stands...

Apr 26, 2023 · 3 min read · harshmange.hashnode.dev  
Updated Apr 28, 2023  
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