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Multiparadigm, multilingual interoperability: Experience with converse

  • Workshop on Rn-Time Systems for Parallel Programming Matthew Haines, University of Wyoming, USA Koen Langendoen, Vrije Universiteit, The Netherlads Greg Benson, University of California at Davis, USA
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Parallel and Distributed Processing (IPPS 1998)

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The Converse run-time framework was designed with dual objectives: that of supporting quick development of portable run-time systems for new parallel programming paradigms, and that of permitting interoperability between multi-paradigm modules in a single application. This paper reports on the refinements made to the original Converse model since its inception almost two years ago, and assesses our experience in using Converse to satisfy the above objectives. A brief overview of the motivation and overall design of Converse is included for completeness. Extensions and refinements in Converse are discussed along with the reasons for their inclusion. Several languages /paradigms were implemented using Converse; techniques used in these implemcntations and our experience with specific features of Converse used in them are discussed. A major multilingual multi-paradigm parallel application developed within the Converse framework is described.

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    L. V. Kalé, Milind Bhandarkar, Robert Brunner & Joshua Yelon

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Kalé, L.V., Bhandarkar, M., Brunner, R., Yelon, J. (1998). Multiparadigm, multilingual interoperability: Experience with converse. In: Rolim, J. (eds) Parallel and Distributed Processing. IPPS 1998. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 1388. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/3-540-64359-1_682

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