Binary Semaphore
Binary semaphores are semaphores that can only assume the values 0 and 1. They are used for implementing the locks by using signaling mechanisms to achieve mutual exclusion. Here, if the value of the semaphore is 0, it means it is locked, so the lock is unavailable. If the value of the semaphore is 1 it means it is unlocked, so, the lock is available in binary semaphore.
Difference between Binary Semaphore and Mutex
Binary Semaphore and Mutex are both synchronization mechanisms used in concurrent programming to control access to shared resources and prevent race conditions. However, they have different characteristics and use cases