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Table of Contents
1. Introduction: Parallelism = Opportunities + Challenges 2 .Parallel Computers And Their Model 3 .Reasoning about Performance 4 .First Steps Towards Parallel Programming 5 .Scalable Algorithmic Techniques 6 .Programming with Threads 7 .Local View Programming Languages 8 .Global View Programming Languages 9 .Assessing Our Knowledge 10. Future Directions in Parallel Programming 11 .Capstone Project: Designing a Parallel Program
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