- 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

Information per course offering
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Content and learning outcomes
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.
Literature
You can find information about course literature either in the course memo for the course offering or in the course room in Canvas.
Examination and completion
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- TEN1 - Examination, 4.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
- LAB1 - Laboratory Work, 3.0 credits, grading scale: P, 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.
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
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.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Computer Science and Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle