Integrating an Entry Consistency Memory Model and Concurrent Object-Oriented Programming

Entry consistency is a weak memory consistency model that makes possible the efficient implementation of distributed shared memory (DSM) languages and systems. In this paper we study a way an entry consistency based memory model can be integrated into concurrent object-oriented languages. One problem to be solved is how to satisfy the entry consistency requirements when objects include synchronization constraints. We propose a solution based on the definition of a programming model with the following characteristics: (1) the establishment of ownership relations among objects, (2) a distinction between command and query operations, and (3) a lazy wait synchronization mechanism. Preliminary results show that significant speed-ups can be obtained.