What are the best practices for parallel processing?

What are the best practices for parallel processing?

Some best practices include dividing tasks into smaller chunks, minimizing shared resources, and using efficient algorithms.

How do I minimize shared resources?

You can minimize shared resources by ensuring that each parallel task operates on its own data and avoids global variables.

What algorithms are most efficient for parallel processing?

Algorithms like MapReduce, parallel sorting, and divide-and-conquer are often efficient for parallel processing tasks.

Can you give an example of a divide-and-conquer algorithm?

Sure! Merge Sort is a classic example of a divide-and-conquer algorithm that works well in parallel.