A Hands-On Introduction to Futhark: A Functional Data-Parallel Programming Language for GPU and CPU
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Summary
A hands-on introduction to the Futhark programming language through a collection of commented example programs. Futhark is a high-performance, high-level purely functional data-parallel array programming language designed to execute on both GPU and CPU. The article presents examples in increasing order of complexity, covering basic language features like factorial functions and primitive operations, with references to additional resources such as the interpreter, a conventional language introduction (Parallel Programming in Futhark), implemented benchmarks, and a list of projects using the language.
Key quotes
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For a conventional introduction to the language, Parallel Programming in Futhark may be a better choice.
For more examples, you can check our implemented benchmarks.
We also maintain a list of projects using Futhark.
Some of the example programs use directives for plotting or rendering graphics.
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