Introduction to CUDA Programming

This lecture introduces CUDA as a pivotal tool in high-performance computing, exploring the fundamentals of parallel programming and GPU utilisation. Attendees will gain insights into the CUDA framework, its programming model, and essential tools required for setup. Practical content includes step-by-step vector addition examples, detailed code illustrations, and debugging techniques. The session concludes with a comparison of CPU and GPU performance, demonstrating their application in real-...