lockfile_context_manager_exclusive_resource_access_quickstart.py

1from lockfile import LockFile
2
3# Specify the path for the lock file (the library will manage the extension)
4lock = LockFile("/some/path/to/lockfile")
5
6# Use a context manager to acquire and automatically release the lock
7with lock:
8    print(lock.path, 'is locked.')
9    # Perform exclusive operations here
10    
11# Alternatively, manual control:
12# lock.acquire()
13# try:
14#     # Perform exclusive operations
15# finally:
16#     lock.release()