From weaving threads to untangling the web: A view of coordination from linda's perspective

Abstract

A decade of work with the Linda coordination model in both academic and commercial settings has made clear that the need for coordination arises in a broad range of application domains, from parallel computing to information management. We review how the Linda model has evolved and is evolving to meet the particular demands of these different domains. We conclude by noting that despite this evolution, the underlying conceptual framework has remained unchanged, offering evidence for the existence of a unified approach to the challenges of coordination.