M6: Concurrent Execution Models

In this sixth module, we will look at how threads are managed on different operating systems and how the Golang scheduler actually works! We will also explore the actually concurrent mechanism that Golang requests you use (i.e., channels).

Pre-recorded Lectures

The pre-recorded lectures are available here: M6 Videos. You can also find the videos under the “Panopto” tab on the MPCS 52060 canvas site.

The lectures are a series of approx 5-20 minute videos divided into 5 sections:

  • 6.1 - Introduction to Thread Scheduling

  • 6.2 - Threading Models

  • 6.3 - Go Runtime Scheduler

  • 6.4 - Introduction to Channels

  • 6.5 - Channel Examples

  • 6.6 - Channel Generators

The slides/code presented in these videos are accessible in the upstream repository under the m6/resources directory. Please reachout to me if you do not have access to this repository.

Resources/Readings

  • None for this module. All the material is presented in the lecture slides and examples inside the m6 directory.

Synchronous Session (In-person)

As a reminder here are the dates and times for the synchronous session for this module:

  • Dates/Times

    • Section 1: Wednesday May 4th @ 5:30pm-7:00pm

  • Discussion Outline

    • Q&A on the pre-recorded lectures

    • Concurrent Objects (Wrap-Up)

    • Golang Channel Patterns

Assignment

Assignments are always out and due on Thursday evenings.