I am using parallel threads within a fork and would like to use semaphores to manage control of one thread within another thread. Other than using the typical new(), put(), and get() methods, are there any specific semaphore usage guidelines I should be aware of?
In reply to Robert.Lanier:
That question is difficult to answer without more details. A semaphore is a very low-level construct and it’s your responsibility to manage the keys correctly. There could be many simpler alternatives depending on what you are trying to accomplish.
In reply to dave_59:
In reply to Robert.Lanier:
That question is difficult to answer without more details. A semaphore is a very low-level construct and it’s your responsibility to manage the keys correctly. There could be many simpler alternatives depending on what you are trying to accomplish.
I agree. I reevaluated using semaphores, and managing the keys would be problematic and prone to errors. Using simple control flags works for my application.
Using an elegant method isn’t always the best solution to a problem.