Framework design for end-to-end optimization

Abstract

Framework optimizations capitalize on object dependencies, while framework flexibility and composability demand object independence. This paper shows how to balance these conflicting needs using new design techniques. These techniques embody the observation that common optimizations can be realized by reifying and tuning object interactions. Their application is illustrated for two complex frameworks: A virtual memory framework and a framework for distributed objects. A catalog of patterns that covers common optimizations is also presented.