Distributed locking solves coordination problems when applications run across multiple instances. While .NET provides concurrency primitives for single processes, distributed systems need specialized solutions to prevent race conditions and ensure data consistency. PostgreSQL advisory locks offer a simple DIY approach, while the DistributedLock library provides production-ready features with support for multiple backends including Postgres, Redis, and SQL Server.
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