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Project title:

Cloud computing new challenge forprogramming languages.

1. Objectives

1.1. What is the problem to solve.

Todays existing hardware allows as to run parallel computations at

companies,clouds even at homes. But popular programing languages ex. Java,

C++ lack tools supporting parallel computations.

Can we modify the mechanism of distributed and concurrent programming

included in Loglan'82 language to support parallel programing?

1.2. What is the essence of the problem.

The question could and should be broader. We should ask if we can create unified

mechanism for distributed and parallel programing?

1.3. What justifies taking this problem.

The dynamic growth of distributed systems, cloud computing and multicore

architecture implies the question about effectiveness of programing. How can we

use all potential computing power? How can users control and program multiply

cores and processors of laptop, PC, and cluster?

2. Background

We know about mechanisms allowing as to program parallelly (threads) on

multicore architectures. There are mechanisms prepared for distributed systems

(libraries). There are no mature mechanisms supported by programing

languages. Another problem is the difference in approaches to distributed

systems programing and parallel programing.

3. Methodology

We set the following hypothesis:

Using Alien Call and updating Loglan'82 virtual machine for multicore

architectures we can provide unified mechanism for effective programing of

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multicore and distributed systems.

I will modify Loglan'82 Virtual Machine to prepare it for multicore architectures.

As part of this work Loglan'82 ecosystem will gain refreshment: graphical

module needs to be rewritten and probably compiler needs some modifications. I

have started implementing internet browser plugin allowing running of applets.

Plugin is quite usable already, but final effect will be available after grafical

module rewrite.

If it will be feasible and import for research I will implement Alien Call

mechanism in C++ programing language.

I am not limiting research to Loglan'82 and C++. I am going to compare

programming environments for distributed systems available. Examine their

strengths and weaknesses.

Based on the research I will choose two environments for implementing programrunning in distributed system. Selection of problem for implementation is still

open. At this time I am thinking about traffic simulation in a large urban area.

4. Outcomes

Providing unified programing mechanism for distributed systems and multicore

architectures: releasing a new version of Loglan'82 or C++ class library. Proving

its usefulness with implementation of selected problem and ither experiments.

The results of these works will be in the form of lectures at conferences and

articles.