Deadlock vs. Starvation — What's the Difference?

In concurrent computing, a deadlock is a state in which each member of a group waits for another member, including itself, to take action, such as sending a message or more commonly releasing a lock. Deadlocks are a common problem in multiprocessing systems, parallel computing, and distributed systems, where software and hardware locks are used to arbitrate shared resources and implement process synchronization.In an operating system, a deadlock occurs when a process or thread enters a waiting state because a requested system resource is held by another waiting process, which in turn is waiting for another resource held by another waiting process.

Starvation is a severe deficiency in caloric energy intake, below the level needed to maintain an organism's life. It is the most extreme form of malnutrition.

A standstill resulting from the opposition of two unrelenting forces or factions.

The act or process of starving.

(Sports) A tied score.

The condition of being starved.

(Computers) A failure or inability to proceed due to two programs or devices both requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.

A condition of severe suffering due to a lack of nutrition.

Chiefly British A deadbolt.

(figurative) Severe shortage of resources.

To bring or come to a deadlock.

(computer science) A state where a process is perpetually denied necessary resources to process its work.

A standstill resulting from the opposition of two evenly matched forces; a stalemate or impasse.

The act of starving, or the state of being starved.

(computing) An inability to continue due to two programs or devices each requiring a response from the other before completing an operation.

A state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

(intransitive) To cause or come to a deadlock.

The act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine;

A lock which is not self-latching, but requires a key to throw the bolt forward.

A counteraction of things, which produces an entire stoppage; a complete obstruction of action.

A situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible;