Chapter 2Threads and Locks
Threads-and-locks programming is like a Ford Model T. It will get you from point A to point B, but it is primitive, difficult to drive, and both unreliable and dangerous compared to newer technology.
Despite their well-known problems, threads and locks are still the default choice for writing much concurrent software, and they underpin many of the other technologies weâll be covering. Even if you donât plan to use them directly, you should understand how they work.
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