Dining philosophers problem - My first Java applet

My first Java applet

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Illustration of the dining philosophers problem ^[1]

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Video demonstration

Comparison of different solutions

Solution	Deadlock prevention	Equal distribution	Screenshot
None	No	Yes
Resource hierarchy	Yes	No
Chandy / Misra ^[1]	Yes	Yes

Helpful links

     [Java] Programmer en Java, Claude Delannoy, Eyrolles.
     [Java] Java SE Overview: Java SE at a Glance.
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Class diagram with ArgoUML

Statechart diagram with ArgoUML

References

1. “Dining philosophers problem”, Wikipedia

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