Navigating Shared Memory in C++

This chapter explores the complexities of managing shared memory in C++, focusing on the volatile keyword and the preference for atomic operations over traditional methods. It delves into the intricacies of atomicity, memory ordering, and the unique behaviors of various CPU architectures, emphasizing the importance of ensuring correct memory access in multithreaded environments. Additionally, the chapter discusses the design and management of reader-writer locks, highlighting the balance between performance and correctness in concurrent programming.