How to explain the “deadlock” better?

Question

I am struggling to explain \"deadlock\" in threads in easy words, so please help. What could be the best example of \"deadlock\" (say, in Java), and how it does happen in st

Answer 1

Imagine you and your girlfriend quarrelled over who should open the door in order to leave the house.The person who apologises will open the door. She is waiting for you to apologise, you are waiting for her to apologise which results in the couple never leaving the house as both refuse to apologise.