CSE681 - Software Modeling and Analysis

Lecture #7 - Multi-Threaded Systems and Queues

Revised: 26 October 2006
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This lecture focuses on threading and Queues on the .Net platform. We discuss creating and using .Net threads, use of worker threads in forms and the need for Form.Invoke(...). We then discuss typical threading and Queuing scenarios when communicating over remoting channels. examination.
  1. The Syllabus describes topics to be covered, reading material for you to digest before coming to class, and due dates for the assigned projects.
  2. Demonstrate implicit and explicit DLL Loading
  3. Excellent Tutorial on C# Threads
  4. Win32 Threads Presentation
  5. Synchronization
  6. Thread Problems
  7. .Net Threads Presentation
  8. Basic Thread Demo - uses Delegate
  9. Queued Messages
  10. Blocking Queue
  11. .Net FormInvoke Demo
  12. ThreadPool Demo
  13. .Net Worker Thread
  14. Abstract Task Model
  15. Systems with Multiple Threads and Queues
  16. Queuing Issues:
    1. Bursty Transfers
    2. Store and Forward
    3. Event Driven Systems
  17. Remoting Prototype for Pr#4 - Fall05
  18. Midterm Review next Lecture.
  19. Lecture #7 folder contains a page of links to presentations and code discussed in this class. The Lecture folders will occasionally hold physical files of interest as well. Usually, however, all the materials of interest to the class are in the presentations and code folders. The contents of these folders will grow as you progress through the course.