Last Updated: December 6, 2025
Mutexes are a fundamental part of concurrent programming in C++. They serve as mechanisms to protect shared resources from concurrent access, helping prevent race conditions. If you’ve worked with threads already, you might have encountered the need to ensure that only one thread can access a resource at a time.
That’s where mutexes come in. Let's dive deep into what mutexes are, how they work, and how to use them effectively.