Explain the .NET Memory Model and how it affects multi-threading.

Expert C#

Answer

The .NET Memory Model defines visibility and ordering guarantees:

  • Reordering may occur unless prevented by barriers.
  • volatile ensures visibility but not atomicity.
  • lock, Monitor, Interlocked insert full memory fences.
  • Handles cache coherency, tearing, and ABA issues.
  • More relaxed than Java regarding visibility rules.

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