Concepts of Concurrent Programming
This resource is aimed primarily at explicit concurrency, where a programmer explicitly declares the concurrent behavior within the code. It explains the nature and properties of concurrent programs as well as the issues that arise during execution and how to build such programs efficiently. The text also considers performance-oriented concurrency-that is, the way to exploit a certain capability of hardware in order to realize an increase of efficiency of a program. This material, by taking common applications as a look and common problems present in concurrent programming, acts as a basic guide for anyone interested in knowing the design and implementation of robust concurrent systems.
Author(s): David W. Bustard
51 Pages 
Start Concurrent by Barry Wittman
By the first-time author, Barry Wittman, "Start Concurrent" is a full-fledged introduction to concurrent programming. The book begins with basic material-from computer basics and problem-solving techniques and goes on to introduce programming basics like primitive types and arrays. From there, the text moves into increasingly complex ideas like graphical user interfaces, classes, and inheritance. Important attention is paid to the concurrent programming topic where synchronization methods are debated in context with real-world usage. It also focuses on testing and debugging techniques, showing readers how to practically handle errors. With a mix of theory and example, it is an excellent entrance for a novice to the world of concurrency programming.
Author(s): Barry Wittman
NA Pages
Concurrent and Distributed Programming
This web resource is a comprehensive tutorial on concurrent and distributed programming with all basics illustrated with practical examples. It starts with an overview of concurrency, illustrating critical principles with simple programming examples. Notes provide overviews of several programming languages-including C, C++, Java, Ada, and Perl-showing how each approaches concurrency. It encompasses mutual exclusion, message passing, and both the standard and an enhanced version of the classic Dining Philosophers problem. It also touches on threading in Java and Ada as well as introduces the POSIX threads library (pthreads) for C programs. This book is perfect for students and practitioners who need to know the underpinning of concurrent programming in different environments.
Author(s): Ray Toal
NA Pages
