Introduction To Concurrency In Programming Languages

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Title:Introduction To Concurrency In Programming Matthew J. (Author), Mattson, Timothy G. (Author), Rasmussen, Craig E. (Author)Description:Exploring How Concurrent Programming Can Be Assisted By Language-Level Techniques, Introduction To Concurrency In Programming Languages Presents High-Level Language Techniques For Dealing With Concurrency In A General Context It Provides An Understanding Of Programming Languages That Offer Concurrency Features As Part Of The Language Definition The Book Supplies A Conceptual Framework For Different Aspects Of Parallel Algorithm Design And Implementation It First Addresses The Limitations Of Traditional Programming Techniques And Models When Dealing With Concurrency The Book Then Explores The Current State Of The Art In Concurrent Programming And Describes High-Level Language Constructs For Concurrency It Also Discusses The Historical Evolution Of Hardware, Corresponding High-Level Techniques That Were Developed, And The Connection To Modern Systems, Such As Multicore And Manycore Processors The Remainder Of The Text Focuses On Common High-Level Programming Techniques And Their Application To A Range Of Algorithms The Authors Offer Case Studies On Genetic Algorithms, Fractal Generation, Cellular Automata, Game Logic For Solving Sudoku Puzzles, Pipelined Algorithms, And More Illustrating The Effect Of Concurrency On Programs Written In Familiar Languages, This Text Focuses On Novel Language Abstractions That Truly Bring Concurrency Into The Language And Aid Analysis And Compilation Tools In Generating Efficient, Correct Programs It Also Explains The Complexity Involved In Taking Advantage Of Concurrency With Regard To Program Correctness And Performance Binding:Hardcover, HardcoverPublisher:CRC PressPublication Date:2009-09-01Weight:1.4 lbsDimensions:0.9\'\' H x 9.4\'\' L x 6.2\'\' WNumber of Pages:330Language:English