Abstract

A language CONCUR is defined which permits the definition and initiation of asynchronous processes. The language was inspired by Modula, a language proposed by Wirth for realtime programming. CONCUR removes Modula's restrictions on the placement of process declarations and invocations in order to study the implications of process support more fully- Most of the other sophisticated features of Modula, such as modules, structure types, and procedures, have also been removed to focus attention on processes and their particular requirements. A general methodology is suggested for concurrent programming, and several sample programs are presented which demonstrate concurrent programming with CONCUR. Finally, a compiler is presented which translates CONCUR into the object language for a hypothetical machine. An interpreter for this object language is also included.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Compiling (Electronic computers); Programming languages (Electronic computers)

Publication Date

1979

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

Computer Science (GCCIS)

Advisor

Not listed

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: QA76.7.A53

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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