Publisher's Synopsis
Build powerful real-time Java platform applications.*The authoritative reference to the Real-Time Specification for Java (RTSJ)--by one of its creators*Complete introduction to Java-based RT development--no real-time experience necessary*Covers scheduling, asynchronous transfer control, timers, non-heap memory, garbage collection, performance tradeoffs, program structure, and moreWritten for experienced Java platform developers, this practical guide provides a solid grounding in real-time programming. Dibble, a member of the RTSJ expert group, starts with an overview of real-time issues unique to the Java platform. He then explains how to use each major feature of the RTSJ.From broad real-time principles to detailed programming pitfalls, Real-Time Java Platform Programming covers everything you need to know to build effective RT programs.;Key topics include:*Interoperability with non-RT code, tradeoffs in real-time development, and RT issues for the JVMtm software*Garbage collection, non-heap access, physical and "immortal" memory, and constant-time allocation of non-heap memory*Priority scheduling, deadline scheduling, and rate monotonic analysis *Closures, asynchronous transfer of control, asynchronous events, and timersState-of-the-art information for RT developers:*Threads scheduling*Real-time scheduling*Raw memory access*Performance tradeoffs*Recommended practices*Implementation hints*Dozens of code examples and step-by-step walk-throughs
