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How do you handle distributed locks in Java microservices?

Updated May 6, 2026

Short answer

Distributed locks ensure only one service instance accesses a shared resource.

Deep explanation

Implemented using Redis (SETNX), ZooKeeper, or database locking. They prevent race conditions in distributed environments.

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