Mastering Concurrency in Flask with Python's Lock

Introduction

In the dynamic world of web development, Python's Flask framework stands out for its simplicity and flexibility. However, as with any web framework, Flask applications can run into concurrency issues, especially when multiple requests try to modify shared resources simultaneously. This article delves into one such challenge and demonstrates how Python's Lock mechanism provides an elegant solution.

The Challenge of Concurrent Requests

Consider a Flask application receiving data through an API endpoint. …

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