9.1. Introduction to OpenMP
OpenMP is an industry specification describing a common set of APIs for multi-platform SMP programming. OpenMP is a portable, scalable programming model designed to provide SMP programmers with a simple and flexible interface for developing parallel applications for platforms ranging from the desktop to the super computer. It is comprised of three components, as shown in Table 9-1.
| Components | Relevant section(s) |
|---|---|
| Compiler directives | From 9.3, “Classification of OpenMP directives” on page 337 to 9.9, “Data-sharing attribute clauses” on page 355 |
| Run-time library functions | Section 9.10, “Run-time library functions” on page 363 |
| Environment variables | Section 9.11, “Environment variables” on page 373 ... |
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