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concurrent programming

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concurrent programming

Computer programming designed for execution on multiple processors, where more than one processor is used to execute a program or complex of programs running simultaneously. It is also used for programming designed for a multitasking environment, where two or more programs share the same memory while running concurrently.



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The language also is designed to handle multiprocessor work particularly well, thanks to its concurrent programming model.
Concurrent programming has gained mainstream attention with the advent of multi-core processors.
MultiWriter pps is said to use concurrent programming to program up to 24 parts each of up to 16 different types simultaneously (up to 384 chips).
 
 
 
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