Why Use a Distributed Lock?

A distributed lock is a mechanism that ensures mutual exclusion across a distributed system.

Top 6 Use Cases for Distributed Locks

• Leader Election

  Distributed locks can be used to ensure that only one node becomes the leader at any given time.

• Task Scheduling

  In a distributed task scheduler, distributed locks ensure that a scheduled task is executed by only one worker node, preventing duplicate execution.

• Resource Allocation

  When managing shared resources like file systems, network sockets, or hardware devices, distributed locks ensure that only one process can access the resource at a time.

• Microservices Coordination

  When multiple microservices need to perform coordinated operations, such as updating related data in different databases, distributed locks ensure that these operations are performed in a controlled and orderly manner.

• Inventory Management

  In e-commerce platforms, distributed locks can manage inventory updates to ensure that stock levels are accurately maintained when multiple users attempt to purchase the same item simultaneously.

• Session Management

  When handling user sessions in a distributed environment, distributed locks can ensure that a user session is only modified by one server at a time, preventing inconsistencies.