Using the ACE C++ Framework

Goals

• implement IPC mechanisms using the IPC SAP classes and the Acceptor/Connector pattern;

• utilize a Reactor in event demultiplexing and dispatching;

• implement thread-safe applications using the thread encapsulation class categories;

• identify appropriate ACE components.

Audience

Software developers moving to distributed applications using ACE

Duration

4 days

Prerequisites

Familiarity with the C++ language (including templates), software development in a Unix or NT environment, and knowledge of the client-server architecture and network programming concepts.

Contents

ACE Architecture and Components
How to access Operating System services
Overview of network programming interfaces
Network programming using TCP and UDP classes in ACE
Acceptor and Connector patterns
Event demultiplexing with the Reactor
Implementing event handlers for I/O, timers, and signals
Thread management and synchronization
Shared memory allocators and specialized local memory allocators
Dynamic configuration with the Service Configurator
Message Queues and Stream processing
Logging and Debugging

Format

Lecture and programming exercises

Material

Each student will get a print out of all the sheets, a copy of C++NPv1 and C++NPv2, and a copy of the ACE Programmers Guide.

Schedule

We plan to organize a training event in The Netherlands.

• Date: Q3 2010 (4 days)

• Location: Nijkerk, The Netherlands

• Language: This course will be given in English

• Price: 1800 euro ex Dutch VAT

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