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Parallel Programming

OpenCL Compute (Paperback)

By Kenwright

A practical guide to mastering OpenCL for cross‑platform GPU and CPU compute programming.

WHAT THE PUBLISHER HIGHLIGHTS

  • Learn how to write OpenCL kernels for GPUs and CPUs.
  • Understand memory models, buffers, and command queues.
  • Gain practical experience with parallel programming techniques.

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OpenCL Compute is a hands‑on introduction to heterogeneous programming, teaching developers how to harness the combined power of GPUs, CPUs, and accelerators using the OpenCL framework. The book breaks down the OpenCL execution model, memory hierarchy, kernel development, and performance optimization techniques. Through minimal working examples and clear explanations, readers learn how to write portable, high‑performance compute code that scales across devices and vendors. Ideal for programmers, researchers, and students looking to unlock parallel computing without being tied to a single hardware ecosystem.

From the publisher’s description

  • Learn how to write OpenCL kernels for GPUs and CPUs.
  • Understand memory models, buffers, and command queues.
  • Gain practical experience with parallel programming techniques.
  • Build portable compute applications that scale across hardware.

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Not quite what I expected

Some sections were excellent and others felt like filler.

I had been on the fence about this one for a while, and I should have bought it sooner. The progression from chapter to chapter is well thought out; nothing feels out of order. The author clearly knows the subject deeply and has thought hard about how to teach it. The author avoids over-explaining, which keeps the pace up but means you need to pay attention. Borrow it first if you can, or at least check the table of contents carefully before buying.

Ahmed JacksonFrontend developer · London, UK
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