How does object serialization relate to distributed systems and remote method invocation in networked applications?

Describe the fork-join framework in Java or a similar construct in other programming languages. How does it facilitate parallelism in multithreaded applications?

Can dynamic scoping be improved upon, and when is it appropriate to use it?

In what kinds of scenarios is it advantageous to use dynamic scoping, and how can we make it even better?

What are the best practices for handling versioning and backwards compatibility in object serialization, especially in a distributed system with multiple software components?

Was the interface designed to work in a variety of physical and environmental settings (i.e., was context a consideration)? If so, how did the considerations differ between mid 1800's to early 1900's and present generation landlines?

Dynamic scoping is useful in what kinds of scenarios, and how can it be improved?