Concurrency and distribution in object-oriented programming

This paper aims at discussing and classifying the various ways in which the object paradigm is used in concurrent and distributed contexts. We distinguish among the library approach, the integrative approach, and the reflective approach. The library approach applies object-oriented concepts, as they...

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Published in:ACM computing surveys 1998-09, Vol.30 (3), p.291-329
Main Authors: BRIOT, J.-P, GUERRAOUI, R, LOHR, K.-P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Classification
Computer programming
Computer Science
Computer science
control theory
systems
Computer systems performance. Reliability
Concurrent programming
Distributed processing (Computers)
Exact sciences and technology
Libraries
Methods
Multitasking
Object oriented programming
Programming languages
Software
Studies
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Summary:This paper aims at discussing and classifying the various ways in which the object paradigm is used in concurrent and distributed contexts. We distinguish among the library approach, the integrative approach, and the reflective approach. The library approach applies object-oriented concepts, as they are, to structure concurrent and distributed systems through class libraries. The integrative approach consists of merging concepts such as object and activity, message passing, and transaction, etc. The reflective approach integrates class libraries intimately within an object-based programming language. We discuss and illustrate each of these and point out their complementary levels and goals.
ISSN:0360-0300
1557-7341
DOI:10.1145/292469.292470