Orc Tutorial Lectures

Lecture 1: Orc Calculus

Lecture 1 introduces the Orc calculus, i.e., the combinators. A number of simple synchronization problems are solved.

• Lecture 1 slides (PDF, 234 kB)

Lecture 2: Orc Programming Language

Lecture 2 introduces the Orc Programming language, a semi-functional language that embeds the Orc combinators. A number of useful sites are introduced and many example problems are solved.

• Lecture 2 slides (PDF, 253 kB)

Lecture 3: Orc Programming Examples

In lecture 3, a number of useful Orc idioms are introduced. Several involved programming exercises illustrate their application.

• Lecture 3 slides (PDF, 433 kB)

Lecture 4: Orc Abstraction, Class

In lecture 4, an abstraction mechanism, the class definition, is introduced that permits creating sites in Orc. A number of examples illustrate the various ways in which classes can be used.

• Lecture 4 slides (PDF, 349 kB)

Resources

Please refer to the Documentation page for further guidance. When you are ready, try Orc yourself.