Placating Plato with Plates of Pasta:


An Interactive Tool for Teaching the Dining Philosophers Problem


What is Placating Plato?

Placating Plato with Plates of Pasta is an online, interactive tutorial for the Dining Philosphers Problem. In the tutorial we will:
  • Explain the Problem
  • Highlight where things can go wrong
  • Show you some real world examples
  • Show some potential solutions
  • Let you practice those solutions