Banker's Algorithm is designed to avoid deadlocks in systems where multiple processes request and hold resources. The algorithm functions like a bank loan system, where the operating system must selectively approve resource requests from processes to ensure all processes can run to completion without deadlocking.

• Ensure you have a C++ compiler installed (like g++).
• Compile the program. For example, if the main file is main.cpp, use the following command:

sudo g++ -o bankers bankers.cpp semaphore_layer.c -lpthread

• This will compile the program and create an executable named bankers.

Run the program using the command:

./bankers

Provide input as required by the program, either through stdin or by redirecting input from a file, e.g.:

./bankers < data/bankers_tiny.txt

Test the program with various provided data files (e.g., data/bankers_tinier.txt, data/bankers_tiny.txt, data/bankers_small.txt, etc.).

Erik Williams