Static Networks of Objects as a Tool for Parallel Programming

A network of objects is a set of objects interconnected by pointers or the equivalent. In traditional languages, objects are allocated individually, and networks of objects are created incrementally. We call such networks dynamic networks. We define a new concept, the static network , which is a network of objects that is immutable. Entire static networks are created as a unit, atomically and instantaneously. We develop a language construct that allows the user to create static networks. Then, we explore the implications and applications of static networks. We discover that static networks have unique abilities not present in dynamic networks. This dissertation describes a number of ways to create static networks, and a number of ways to leverage them.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Computer Science

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2015

Author dc:creator

• Yelon, Joshua Michael

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kale, Laxmikant V.

• Computer Science

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(MiAaPQ)AAI9912434

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/81939