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15 Introduction to Distributed Computing using Objects
Eric Jul, University of Copenhagen		 Colorado Convention
Center - C201
 
As computer networks become faster and cheaper, it becomes more and more desirable to use distributed computing. Object-oriented programming seems to mesh exceptionally well with the paradigms of distributed programming because of object encapsulation and the clean interface presented by an object.

The aim of this tutorial is to teach the basic ideas and paradigms of distributed object computing rather than a specific technology. Issues covered include:

  • communication
  • remote referencing
  • separation of concerns: interface and implementation
  • globally shared objects
  • synchronization
  • reliability/failure handling
  • replicated objects
  • persistent objects
  • major implementation issues
  • distributed object systems and languages
  • JAVA distribution issues
  • CORBA distribution issues
  • WWW possibilities

This tutorial is for object technology users that would like to obtain a basis understanding of the concepts behind distributed object, and professionals that are about to embark on using distributed objects, e.g. JAVA, CORBA, or WWW.

Attendee Background: The tutorial assumes basic knowledge of object-oriented concepts. No previous knowledge of distributed computing is required, however, experience with one or more OO programming languages would be helpful.

Eric Jul is an Associate Professor at DIKU, the Dept. of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen where he heads the DistLab group which is doing research in distributed, heterogeneous computing. He is a co-designer and principal implementor of the Emerald distributed object-oriented programming language developed at the University of Washington. Dr. Jul was Program Chair for ECOOP`98.

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