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Job Resume TemplateLatest version Cilk++ release on December 1, 2010
Name | Cilk++ |
Category Name | Programming Languages |
Release Date | December 1, 2010 |
LTS Version | 1.2 |
License | 0 |
Official Website | https://www.opencilk.org/ |
Supported OS | Windows, Mac Os, LINUX |
Cilk++ is an extension of C++ designed to simplify multithreaded parallel computing. It introduces keywords like cilk_spawn, cilk_sync, and cilk_for to enable developers to express parallelism effortlessly. The language employs a "work-stealing" scheduler, dynamically balancing tasks across processors to optimize performance. Originally developed by Cilk Arts, it was later acquired by Intel and evolved into Cilk Plus. After Intel discontinued support in 2017, MIT continued its development under the OpenCilk project. Cilk++ empowers developers to harness the power of multicore processors, making parallel programming more accessible and efficient. Its integration with C++ ensures compatibility while providing powerful tools for concurrent execution.
Software Requirements:- Windows: A compatible C++ compiler (e.g., Microsoft Visual C++), and the latest Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages. Linux: GCC compiler with Cilk support; ensure glibc version 2.12 or newer is installed. macOS: Xcode with Clang compiler supporting Cilk extensions. Hardware Requirements:- Processor: Multi-core processor (quad-core or better recommended) to effectively utilize parallelism. Memory: Minimum of 4 GB RAM; 8 GB or more recommended for larger projects. Storage: Solid State Drive (SSD) recommended for faster build times and improved performance.