cameron314 / cameron314/concurrentqueue

Occasionally program can be stuck inside try_dequeue of blockingconcurrentqueue.h

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Description

Why try_dequeue functions of blocking queue use while instead of if? when inner.try_dequeue(item) return false, it will never get out.

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Start in blockingconcurrentqueue.h and inspect the try_dequeue functions, especially the loop around inner.try_dequeue(item). Trace the false-return path and determine whether it can repeat indefinitely. Done means establishing the cause and adding a verified fix or regression test for the reported stuck behavior.

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Tech stack
cpp
Domain
distributed-systems
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
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