Object Oriented Multithreading Using C

Multi-Threaded Programming in C++

This is a book about multi-threaded programming - it could well be subtitled 'How to write computer programs tllat do lots of different tlrings all at once'. A multi-threaded application contains many separate tlrreads of execution all running concurrently and each assigned to its own particular task - the individual tasks are typically simple but the combination can be very powerful. Multi-threading therefore engenders a 'divide-and-conquer' strategy which allows complex monoliths to be broken up into more manageable chunks. Indeed multi-threading is perhaps the most exciting addition to the software engineer's toolkit since tlle advent of object-oriented programming, another topic about which tlris book has a lot to say. Multi-threading and object orientation are wonderful companions - e++ allows tlle basic building blocks for multi-threaded programming to be neatly packaged as objects whilst multi-threading techniques can be applied to transform objects from passive repositories of functionality into active entities that perform their own internal processing independently of external code. A general background in computing is assumed as well as familiarity with the C language and a basic knowledge of C++ would also be helpful - the more useful facets of the C++ language are introduced on a 'need-to-know' basis but for a fuller exposition than is possible here the reader is advised to rush out and buy the book 'Programming in C++' (ISBN 0859344355).

Object-Oriented Multithreading Using C++

A developer's guide to writing thread-safe object-oriented applications. Drawing on years of programming experience, Cameron and Tracey Hughes provide a building-block approach to developing multithreaded applications in C++. This book offers programmers the first comprehensive explanation of multithreading techniques and principles for objects and class libraries. It teaches C++ programmers everything they'll need to build applications that cooperate for system resources instead of competing. This invaluable reference shows you how to avoid common pitfalls of multithreading, whether you're programming in UNIX, Windows NT, or OS/2 environment. All major examples are implemented in each environment and supported by thorough explanations of object-oriented multithread architecture and incremental multithreading. On the disk you'll find: * All the source code contained in the book * Important protocols and information resources * A variety of multithreaded components ready to build into your own applications or class library. You'll find a wealth of coverage on highly practical but little understood topics like: * Thread-safe container classes * POSIX threads and the new thread standard 1003.1c * STL algorithms and containers in multithread environments * C++ synchronization components * Object-oriented mutexes and semaphores * Avoiding deadlock and data race through encapsulation * Multithreaded application frameworks * Object-oriented pipe streams Visit our Web site at www.wiley.com/compbooks/

Object-oriented Multithreading Using C++