CSE681 - Software Modeling and Analysis

Lecture #7 - Multi-Threaded Systems and Queues

Revised: 11 October 2005
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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. .Net Threads Presentation
  3. Basic Thread Demo - uses Delegate
  4. .Net FormInvoke Demo
  5. .Net Worker Thread
  6. Systems with Multiple Threads and Queues
  7. Queuing Issues:
    1. Bursty Transfers
    2. Store and Forward
    3. Event Driven Systems
    4. Implementation Concept
    5. Implementation
    6. Client Design
  8. Queued Messages
  9. Remoting Prototype for Pr#4
  10. Demonstrate Blocking Queue
  11. Midterm Review next Lecture.
  12. 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.