Why is it Hard to Describe Properties of Algorithms?

Everyone knows what parallel algorithms are. However, as you start describing properties of real algorithms, you realize that creating a complete description of an algorithm is not a challenge, it is a large series of challenges! In the paper we will try to explain our position.

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Main Authors: Voevodin, Vladimir, Antonov, Alexander, Dongarra, Jack
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
algorithm properties
AlgoWiki
dynamic characteristics
information structure
parallel computing
supercomputer
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Summary:Everyone knows what parallel algorithms are. However, as you start describing properties of real algorithms, you realize that creating a complete description of an algorithm is not a challenge, it is a large series of challenges! In the paper we will try to explain our position.
ISSN:1877-0509
1877-0509
DOI:10.1016/j.procs.2016.11.002