Episode 242: Thrust & Parallel Algorithms (Part 4)
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The Evolution of Thrust: Challenges and Collaborations
This chapter explores the journey of developing the Thrust parallel algorithms library, detailing the initial excitement followed by the operational challenges faced during its productization. The speakers reflect on the complexities of interdependencies with another library, Cub, and the ongoing efforts to unify codebases to enhance functionality. Through anecdotes and light-hearted banter, they emphasize Thrust's significance as NVIDIA's first open-source project while discussing its accessibility for programmers and the evolution of debugging practices.
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