Synchronous vs Asynchronous Communication

Asynchronous tasks do not depend on each other's completion and can start, execute, and complete at different times.

Asynchronous computation allows tasks to execute independently, while synchronous computation requires tasks to complete in a specific order.

Asynchronous computation enables dynamic task scheduling and resource utilization, allowing for efficient use of computational resources.

<p>Asynchronous computation allows tasks to proceed concurrently without waiting for the completion of other tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Event-driven systems, such as web servers, where tasks handle incoming requests independently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Asynchronous computation enables efficient utilization of resources and acceleration of computational tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Waiting for acknowledgment from the receiver before proceeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It provides strict timing constraints and coordination between communicating entities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Using traditional sequential programming models where tasks are executed one after the other</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Blocking I/O operations, synchronous message passing libraries (e.g., MPI), or remote procedure call (RPC) mechanisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It is essential for building high-performance and resilient distributed applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Synchronous computation involves blocking operations, while asynchronous computation does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sequential Execution</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They are blocked until the previous task completes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Scenarios where tasks must be executed in a specific order or where shared resources need to be accessed safely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Critical sections of code</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Synchronous computation executes tasks sequentially, while asynchronous computation executes tasks concurrently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deterministic behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers