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High-Performance Computing Concepts

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Language English ‎(en)‎

Skill Level Beginner

Development Status Unknown

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Developed by Durham University as part of the HAI-End project, HPC Concepts is designed to help participants quickly revisit essential terminology and foundational concepts, and to support workshops and practical sessions on performance analysis in High-Performance Computing (HPC).

Its flexible design allows you to build your own personalised learning pathway by choosing any topic of interest to begin your learning journey. Based on your selection, the knowledge graph will recommend prerequisite sessions to review, as well as subsequent sessions to support your continued progression.

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