Challenges of SIMD with Custom Data Types

This chapter explores the complexities of implementing SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data) with user-defined custom data types. It covers the nuances between different data layouts like Structure of Arrays (SOA) and Array of Structures (AOS), highlighting the need for efficient handling and powerful reflection support in programming languages. Additionally, the speakers discuss the technical difficulties of generating optimized binaries for various architectures and propose solutions for streamlined library management.