General Parallel Computation can be Performed with a Cycle-Free Heap

  • Authors:

  • Jack B. Dennis

  • Affiliations:

  • -

  • Venue:
  • PACT '98 Proceedings of the 1998 International Conference on Parallel Architectures and Compilation Techniques
  • Year:
  • 1998

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Abstract

We argue that a powerful and general programming model for parallel computation exists that honors the principles of modular software construction, but disallows the formation of heap cycles. We believe this cycle-free Frame and Heap model can be used as the basis for a new species of computer systems that satisfies all principles of modular software construction and offers performance and programmability beyond what is possible within the limitations of today's computer system technology.