17 Mar 2009 : The Java Memory Model 
The Java memory model has become the de facto standard for other general-purpose
languages, including C++. I will first explain why a memory model is needed.
I'll talk about the importance of sequential consistency and how it is
implemented in the JVM.
Speaker Bio
Bartosz has a Ph.D. in theoretical physics. He switched to programming to
work for Microsoft, where he was the lead developer of the content index (a
search engine before the Internet took off). He published a book, "C++ In
Action," and regularly contributes to professional publications. His latest
interest is concurrency--both the big picture and the low level details. He
regularly blogs about it at
http://BartoszMilewski.wordpress.com .
Note that a video of this presentation is available at:
http://www.vimeo.com/3757991and the slides are under 'Meeting Notes' on the right hand side menu.
