BCSP: A Small Language for Parallel Processing.

Abstract

BCSP, a parallel programming language, is described. It is based on Hoare's Communicating Sequential processes, but uses tail recursion for loops and linked ports for communication. An abstract parallel machine is described that can be used to implement BCSP; the machine description assumes an arbitrary number of processors. (Author)

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA084123

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  • Christopher M. Holt

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  • University of Oxford

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