Programming Multicore and Many-core Computing Systems

<p><b>Programming multi-core and many-core computing systems</b></p> <p>Sabri Pllana, Linnaeus University, Sweden</p> <p>Fatos Xhafa, Technical University of Catalonia, Spain</p> <p><b><i>Provides state-of-the-art methods for programming multi-core and many-core systems</i></b></p> <p>The book comprises a selection of twenty two chapters covering: fundamental techniques and algorithms; programming approaches; methodologies and frameworks; scheduling and management; testing and evaluation methodologies; and case studies for programming multi-core and many-core systems.</p> <p>Program development for multi-core processors, especially for heterogeneous multi-core processors, is significantly more complex than for single-core processors. However, programmers have been traditionally trained for the development of sequential programs, and only a small percentage of them have experience with parallel programming.  In the past, only a relatively small group of programmers interested in High Performance Computing (HPC) was concerned with the parallel programming issues, but the situation has changed dramatically with the appearance of multi-core processors on commonly used computing systems. It is expected that with the pervasiveness of multi-core processors, parallel programming will become mainstream.</p> <p>The pervasiveness of multi-core processors affects a large spectrum of systems, from embedded and general-purpose, to high-end computing systems. This book assists programmers in mastering the efficient programming of multi-core systems, which is of paramount importance for the software-intensive industry towards a more effective product-development cycle.</p> <p>Key features:</p> <ul> <li>Lessons, challenges, and roadmaps ahead.</li> <li>Contains real world examples and case studies.</li> <li>Helps programmers in mastering the efficient programming of multi-core and many-core systems.</li> </ul> <p>The book serves as a reference for a larger audience of practitioners, young researchers and graduate level students. A basic level of programming knowledge is required to use this book.</p>