Summary of the VPL -- Virtual Programming Laboratory

• Initially Aimed at education where usability higher priority than performance

• Teaching Java and JavaScript greatly aided by interpreted technology which allow integration of demonstrations into lectures

• VPL aimed at allowing embedding of F90, HPF and MPI (etc.) examples in lectures and convenient support of homeworks for transient inexperienced users.

• Features of VPL:

  • Text Editor and File Manager
  • Web Interface for compilation and job submittal with simple aids such as prompts on HPF syntax, choice of platform and automatic makefiles
  • Client side Java applets for Performance and Data visualization
  • Security mechanisms

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