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What is Redis distributed locking?
Updated Apr 23, 2026
Short answer
Distributed locking ensures only one process accesses a resource at a time.
Deep explanation
Redis implements locks using SETNX and expiration. Redlock algorithm ensures safety across multiple nodes.
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