Pro .NET 4 Parallel Programming in C# (Expert's Voice in .NET) [Paperback]

Adam Freeman (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1430229675 | ISBN-13: 978-1430229674 | Publication Date: May 28, 2010 | Edition: 1

Parallel programming has been revolutionised in .NET 4, providing, for the first time, a standardised and simplified method for creating robust, scalable and reliable multi-threaded applications. The Parallel programming features of .NET 4 allow the programmer to create applications that harness the power of multi-core and multi-processor machines. Simpler to use and more powerful than “classic” .NET threads, parallel programming allows the developer to remain focused on the work an application needs to perform.

In Pro .NET 4 Parallel Programming in C#, Adam Freeman presents expert advice that guides you through the process of creating concurrent C# applications from the ground up. You’ll be introduced to .NET’s parallel programming features, both old and new, discover the key functionality that has been introduced in .NET 4, and learn how you can take advantage of the power of multi-core and multi-processor machines with ease.

Pro .NET 4 Parallel Programming in C# is a reliable companion that will remain with you as you explore the parallel programming universe, elegantly and comprehensively explaining all aspects of parallel programming, guiding you around potential pitfalls and providing clear-cut solutions to the common problems that you will encounter.

What you’ll learn

• Develop scalable and robust parallel applications in C#
• Design, test and use parallel algorithms and data structures
• Understand and implement common parallel design patterns
• Avoid common anti-patterns and problems
• Use Visual Studio to verify and debug parallel applications

Who this book is for

This book is for .NET developers encountering parallel or multi-threaded programming for the first time. No prior knowledge of multi-threaded programming is required, but the reader should be familiar with basic programming in C# using Visual Studio.

Table of Contents

1. Introducing Parallel Programming 
2. Task Programming 
3. Sharing Data 
4. Coordinating Tasks 
5. Parallel Loops 
6. Parallel LINQ 
7. Testing and Debugging
8. Common Parallel Algorithms

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About the Author

Adam Freeman is an experienced IT professional who has held senior positions in a range of companies, most recently serving as chief technology officer and chief operating officer of a global bank. Now retired, he spends his time writing and training for his first competitive triathlon. Applied ASP.NET 4 in Context is his 11th book on programming and his ninth on .NET.

Product Details

• Paperback: 328 pages
• Publisher: Apress; 1 edition (May 28, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1430229675
• ISBN-13: 978-1430229674
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #252,512 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > Computers & Technology > Hardware > Parallel Processing Computers

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pleased, July 20, 2010

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Old Guy - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pro .NET 4 Parallel Programming in C# (Expert's Voice in .NET) (Paperback)

As a novice C# programmer with no experience in Parallel/threaded programming I just spent a week with this book. First let me say all the downloaded code examples worked on VS2010 without any changes. All the code was well documented with very clear examples of what was being discussed. He covers just about all the Calls in the TLP task programming extensions with examples. I found that to be very valuable. I would guess a more experienced programmer could find that same information in the Microsoft Documentation, but without a starting point I found it very helpful. It was laid out well and as new " problems" arose the answer was just around the corner. I was very pleased overall as I felt I was on a guided journey into new territory.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book, December 5, 2010

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J. R. Harmon - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pro .NET 4 Parallel Programming in C# (Expert's Voice in .NET) (Paperback)

This is a great book. It covers the gamut of task based parallel programming constructs with a .Net, C#, Task Parallel Library focus. The copy and code are well arranged, complete and succinct. No fluff. It can be used as a tutorial (and a good one, at that) but it's closer to a cookbook that you can reach for to augment your thoughts. It's fairly expensive but worth every single dollar. If I could give it six stars I would.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fine Tune your Threading Skills, December 5, 2011

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Justin Oehlmann - See all my reviews

This review is from: Pro .NET 4 Parallel Programming in C# (Expert's Voice in .NET) (Paperback)

I was tasked with building a MultiThreaded app and had not done so for about 4 years. Was great to work through the 100+ examples and come out the others side with the new upto date Class's/Skill set. No fluff just get down to all of the exercises...A real programmer to programmer approach. Not many on the market that gets you there FAST ...Great work

I was impressed with his other effort Pro Asp.NET MVC 3 and was not left disapointed