Four Solutions to a Trivial Problem - Guy Steele Jr.
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Guy Steele presents a small geometric problem and compares four computational approaches: a classic sequential solution and three parallel-friendly ones. Each is illustrated pictorially and with working code, weighing total work against time to solution.
Why HN recommends it: HN points to it as a clear lesson that algebraic properties like associativity unlock parallelism, applicable in any language.
“watch Guy Steele's talks [1][2][3] if you are interested in data parallelism!” Read on HN ↗