CSSE 490-04 -- Dynamic Storage Reclamation

Homework 26

1. Complete the assigned reading for the next session. If you have not completed the reading from the previous session you are advised to do so. See the course schedule for details.

2. (20 points) Comparing and contrasting incremental and concurrent mark-sweep collectors

   1. Briefly describe the operation of Steele's collector (See Jones and Lins chapter 8).

   2. Compare and contrast Steele’s collector with Yuasa’s collector. Be sure to compare and contrast their write barrier operations (snapshot vs incremental update), and their treatment of new objects.

   Note, do not belabor the minor details. Be concise in your response.

   To submit your write-up, find the drop box on the course Angel page, under Lessons → Homework → Homework 26 → HW26 Drop Box. Attach it to that drop box.

3. Choose a paper you would like to present and send me an email with that information.