Episode 171: Thinking Parallel & C++ Forward Progress
Algorithms + Data Structures = Programs
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Ensuring Progressive Execution in Threading and Task Management
Exploring the importance of concurrent, parallel, and weakly parallel forward progress in threading and task execution to prevent deadlocks and optimize task efficiency. Delving into the necessity of monotonically increasing guarantees for algorithms like scan and reduction in parallel computing, with discussions on the potential formalization of these guarantees in C++.
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