method

start_exclusive

Importance_2
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start_exclusive(purpose: nil, compatible: [], no_wait: false) public

Returns false if no_wait is set and the lock is not immediately available. Otherwise, returns true after the lock has been acquired.

purpose and compatible work together; while this thread is waiting for the exclusive lock, it will yield its share (if any) to any other attempt whose purpose appears in this attempt’s compatible list. This allows a “loose” upgrade, which, being less strict, prevents some classes of deadlocks.

For many resources, loose upgrades are sufficient: if a thread is awaiting a lock, it is not running any other code. With purpose matching, it is possible to yield only to other threads whose activity will not interfere.

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