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Parallel Computing

Parallel computing is a type of computation in which many calculations or processes are carried out simultaneously, leveraging multiple processors or cores to improve performance and efficiency in solving complex problems.

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Parallel computing is a powerful approach that allows multiple processes to run simultaneously, significantly speeding up computations. By dividing tasks among several processors, it enhances efficiency and enables the handling of complex problems that would be time-consuming on a single processor. ...

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Key Terms

Concurrency
The ability of a system to manage multiple tasks at the same time.

Example: A web server handling multiple requests concurrently.

Multithreading
A programming technique that allows multiple threads to exist within a single process.

Example: A video game running multiple threads for graphics, sound, and input.

Distributed Systems
A model in which components located on networked computers communicate and coordinate their actions.

Example: Cloud computing services that distribute tasks across multiple servers.

Load Balancing
The process of distributing workloads across multiple computing resources.

Example: Using multiple servers to handle web traffic evenly.

Processor
The component of a computer that performs calculations and executes instructions.

Example: The CPU in a computer that processes data.

Task
A specific piece of work or computation that needs to be completed.

Example: Calculating the sum of a large dataset.

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A model of computing that provides on-demand access to shared resources over the internet.
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Big Data
Large and complex data sets that require advanced methods for processing and analysis.
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Machine Learning
A subset of artificial intelligence that enables systems to learn from data and improve over time.
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Key Concepts

ConcurrencyDistributed SystemsMultithreadingLoad Balancing