Concurrent programming in Modula-2

ABSTRACT

This paper describes a concurrent process manager that has been developed for the Modula-2 programming language. Using this software, students can gain practical experience in designing and implementing concurrent programs using processes, semaphores, and message links. The use of abstraction in describing the process manager is advocated, and a variety of concurrent programming exercises are presented.This paper describes a concurrent process manager that has been developed for the Modula-2 programming language. Using this software, students can gain practical experience in designing and implementing concurrent programs using processes, semaphores, and message links. The use of abstraction in describing the process manager is advocated, and a variety of concurrent programming exercises are presented.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  D. Software
  D.3 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
      D.3.2 Language Classifications

          Nouns: Modula-2

Additional Classification:
  D. Software
  D.3 PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES
      D.3.3 Language Constructs and Features
          Subjects: Concurrent programming structures
  D.4 OPERATING SYSTEMS
      D.4.1 Process Management
          Subjects: Concurrency

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
          Subjects: Curriculum

General Terms:
Design, Human Factors, Languages