Published December 1973
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Journal Article
Concurrent Programming Concepts
- Creators
- Hansen, Per Brinch
Abstract
This paper describes the evolution of language features for multiprogramming from event queues and semaphores to critical regions and monitors. It suggests that the choice of language concepts should be guided by two simple principles: First, it should be possible to understand a concurrent program in time-independent terms by an effort proportional to its size; secondly, it should be possible to state assumptions about invariant relationships among program components and have these assumptions checked automatically. The central problems of multiprogramming are illustrated by annotated algorithms written in a well-structured programming language.
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- Eprint ID
- 71687
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