On 7/30/12 2:21 PM, John McManus wrote:
I am wondering if anyone is working on an introductory programming
text for X10? The language specifications and available tutorials are
very useful for existing programmers. However, the language will
really take off once someone produces a textbook for non-programmers
that can be used for an introductory programming course. Given the
ubiquity of multi-processor laptops and desktops, as well as the broad
accessibility of HPC machines, we really need to start teaching basic
programming courses with a language designed specifically for
multiprocessors. This is especially true for students going into
sciences other than computer science, who are unlikely to ever learn a
second computer language.
There are some plans to write a long document, possibly eventually a
book, directed at the HPC programmer.
Also another directed at experienced Java programmers.
I agree that the time is ripe to put together well thought out material
that makes the significant amount of work done in the development of the
X10 system accessible to practicing programmers.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Live Security Virtual Conference
Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and
threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions
will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware
threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/
_______________________________________________
X10-users mailing list
X10-users@lists.sourceforge.net
https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/x10-users
