The computing power that's available on the average desktop has exploded in the past few years. A typical PC has performance exceeding that of a multi-million dollar supercomputer a mere decade ago. But if you're looking at this book, you're not one of them.
Performance is always an issue.
Even with the fastest computers, there's a need to harness the processing power and get more work done in a limited amount of time. If you're a software developer, you probably know that getting the most out of a modern workstation or PC can be tricky. Paying closer attention to memory reference patterns and loop structure can have a huge payoff. High Performance Computing discusses how modern workstations get their performance and how you can write code that makes optimal use of your hardware. If you're involved with purchasing or evaluating workstations, this book will help you make intelligent comparisons.