What are some ways to avoid deadlock?

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Avoid deadlock by implementing proper resource allocation strategies and using techniques like timeouts and resource ordering.

Implement proper resource allocation strategies to prevent multiple processes from holding resources indefinitely.
Use timeouts to limit the amount of time a process can wait for a resource before releasing it.
Follow a strict resource ordering protocol to ensure processes request and release resources in a consistent order.
Avoid circular wait by ensuring processes request resources in a predefined order.
Use deadlock detection algorithms to identify and resolve deadlock situations proactively.

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