Languages and algorithms for distributed applications
[SINF2345]
[30h + 15h] 5 credits
This course is taught in the 2d semester.
Teacher(s): Peter Van Roy
Language: English
Level: Second
Aims
- To learn how to create collaborative applications on distributed systems.
- To acquire a firm basis of basic concepts to allow clear reasoning about distributed and mobile systems.
- To learn how to use some advanced tools for the development of distributed and mobile applications.
Main themes
- Study of the specific issues related to distributed and mobile systems : geographic distribution, management of localized and distributed resources, fault tolerance, security, interoperability, and openness.
- Practical use of several representative and advanced systems and languages for programming collaborative, distributed, and mobile applications.
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
- Rachid Guerraoui, Luis Rodriguez, "Introduction to Reliable Distributed Programming"
- Andrew S. Tanenbaum, Maarten van Streen, "Distributed Systems: Principles and Paradigms', Chapter 1-5
- (other readings distributed as handouts in the course)