Session Details

Week 7, Session 20 — Wed Oct 23

Reading Due

1. Java ForkJoin Intro read, but no need to install anything

Topics

1. Merge sort overview
2. Intro. to function objects, Comparable
3. Intro. to Fork-Join
4. Exam 2
   paper part
   Today during class

Slides

1. Slides
2. Javadocs on fork-join framework
3. For the curious, these papers offer a deeper look at the fork-join framework. They're written for experts, but you might find them interesting:
   • A Java Fork/Join Framework
   • Stick a Fork in It, parts one and two

Homework 7