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Semaphores: A Definition

Explore the concept of semaphores as synchronization tools in concurrency. Understand how sem_wait() and sem_post() manipulate semaphore values, manage thread waiting and signaling, and ensure proper access control among threads within a process.

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A semaphore is an object with an integer value that we can manipulate with two routines; in the POSIX standard, these routines are ...