Python Threads - Critical Section

Question

What is the \"critical section\" of a thread (in Python)?

A thread enters the critical section by calling the acquire() method, which can either b

Answer 1

A "critical section" is a chunk of code in which, for correctness, it is necessary to ensure that only one thread of control can be in that section at a time. In general, you need a critical section to contain references that write values into memory that can be shared among more than one concurrent process.