- Distributed systems characteristic differences from local systems: delay, memory access, partial error and concurrency.
- Computer communication and technician for spontaneous discovery and message passing.
- The agent metaphor as a method to build distributed systems.
- Java programming in network: programme with several threads, distributed programmes, RMI, mobile objects.
ID2010 Programming of Interactive Systems 7.5 credits
This course will be discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2026
Decision to discontinue this course:
The course will be discontinued at the end of Spring 2026 according to the head of school decision: J-2023-2990.
Decision date: 2023-11-21
The course is offered for the last time in Spring 2024. The last opportunity to take an examination in the course is in Spring 2026.
The examination is offered in the re-examination period in June. To complete laboratory work, contact the examiner.
About course offering
For course offering
Spring 2024 Start 16 Jan 2024 programme students
Target group
Open for all programmes as long as it can be included in your programme.
Part of programme
Degree Programme in Computer Engineering, åk 3, DPU2, Recommended
Degree Programme in Computer Engineering, åk 3, SAIN, Recommended
Master's Programme, Communication Systems, åk 1, ITE, Recommended
Master's Programme, Communication Systems, åk 1, SMK, Recommended
Master's Programme, Communication Systems, åk 1, TRN, Recommended
Master's Programme, Embedded Systems, åk 1, INMV, Recommended
Master's Programme, Software Engineering of Distributed Systems, åk 1, DASC, Recommended
Master's Programme, Software Engineering of Distributed Systems, åk 1, PVT, Recommended
Periods
P3 (7.5 hp)Duration
Pace of study
50%
Form of study
Normal Daytime
Language of instruction
English
Course location
KTH Kista
Number of places
Min: 25
Planned modular schedule
Course memo
Course memo is not publishedSchedule
Link to scheduleApplication
For course offering
Spring 2024 Start 16 Jan 2024 programme students
Application code
60700
Contact
For course offering
Spring 2024 Start 16 Jan 2024 programme students
Contact
Fredrik Kilander, fki@kth.se, 08-790 40 82
Examiner
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Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student shall be able to
- recognise and identify characteristic properties of a distributed computer program
- describe and use the basic computer networking technology with an emphasis on TCP/IP
- give examples of loosely coupled ad-hoc systems, containing reactive and proactive components
- evolve and develop a distributed computer program with multiple components and asynchronous interactions.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Completed course in Java programming the equivalent ID1018 of or DD1337.
Recommended prerequisites
Basic knowledge in Java programming.
Equipment
Literature
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.