Introduction to Parallel Computing

This session explores the motivation behind parallel programming and provides an overview of the relevant hardware, including a brief history of its development. You will learn about the three most important paradigms in modern parallel programming: threads, GPUs, and distributed clusters. Key paradigms of parallel programming, different types of parallel architectures in supercomputing clusters, and the historical evolution of parallel computing hardware will be covered. By the end of the session, you should have a solid understanding of these concepts and their practical applications in today's computing landscape.