Simple thread and synchronization support
[Support algorithms and datastructures]
Classes | |
class | Gecode::Support::Mutex |
A mutex for mutual exclausion among several threads. More... | |
class | Gecode::Support::Lock |
A lock as a scoped frontend for a mutex. More... | |
class | Gecode::Support::Event |
An event for synchronization. More... | |
class | Gecode::Support::Runnable |
An interface for objects that can be run by a thread. More... | |
class | Gecode::Support::Thread |
Simple threads. More... |
Detailed Description
This is very simplistic, just enough for parallel search engines. Do not mistake it for a full-fledged thread package.
If the platform supports threads, the macro GECODE_HAS_THREADS is defined. If threads are not supported, all classes are still available, but are noops with the exception of trying to create a new thread which will throw an exception.