Shared Memory

What is a shared-memory model in parallel and distributed computing?

What are the primary advantages of using shared-memory models?

What synchronization mechanisms are commonly used in shared-memory models?

What are the challenges associated with shared-memory models?

How does the concept of a critical section relate to shared-memory programming?

What is the difference between coarse-grained and fine-grained locking?

What role does memory consistency play in shared-memory systems?

How do atomic operations contribute to shared-memory programming?

What are the implications of cache coherence in shared-memory systems?

What is the role of thread libraries in shared-memory programming?