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Optimize code for multi–core processors with Intel Parallel Studio XE Serving as a stand–alone, teach–yourself tutorial, this book walks you through the steps for adding parallel programming to your skill set. With a special focus placed on applying tools, techniques, and language extensions to implement parallelism, this essential resource teaches you how to write programs for and leverage the power of multi–core processing. Real–world examples and case studies reveal common hurdles of particular projects, and the authors clearly explain how to handle these situations so that you are prepared for dealing with these challenges. Parallel Programming with Intel Parallel Studio XE: Provides a detailed overview of Intel Parallel Studio XE: Intel Parallel Composer XE, Intel VTune Amplifier XE, and Intel Parallel Inspector XE Addresses how to choose the right parallel constructs and deal with parallel programming errors Offers tips for optimizing code Demonstrates how to build applications to run on more than one type of CPU Zeroes in on writing secure code and avoiding common security pitfalls Wrox guides are crafted to make learning programming languages and technologies easier than you think. Written by programmers for programmers, they provide a structured, tutorial format that guides you through all the techniques involved. Programmer Forums Join our Programmer to Programmer forums to ask and answer programming questions about this book, join discussions on the hottest topics in the industry, and connect with fellow programmers from around the world. Code Downloads Take advantage of free code samples from this book, as well as code samples from hundreds of other books, all ready to use. Read More Find articles, ebooks, sample chapters, and tables of contents for hundreds of books, and more reference resources on programming topics that matter to you. wrox.com
About the Author
Stephen Blair–Chappell is a technical consulting engineer at Intel and has worked in the Intel Compiler Lab for more than a decade. He is a regular speaker at technical conferences in Europe and the U.S. Andrew Stokes is a retired lecturer in software and electronics at Birmingham City University, UK. During his time at BCU Andrew developed many software simulation tools, including programs for artificial neural network simulation, CPU simulation, processor design, code development tools, and a PROLOG expert system.