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diff --git a/third_party/rust/packed_simd/perf-guide/src/introduction.md b/third_party/rust/packed_simd/perf-guide/src/introduction.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..7243e19c8a --- /dev/null +++ b/third_party/rust/packed_simd/perf-guide/src/introduction.md @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +# Introduction + +## What is SIMD + +<!-- TODO: +describe what SIMD is, which algorithms can benefit from it, +give usage examples +--> + +## History of SIMD in Rust + +<!-- TODO: +discuss history of unstable std::simd, +stabilization of std::arch, etc. +--> + +## Discover packed_simd + +<!-- TODO: describe scope of this project --> + +Writing fast and portable SIMD algorithms using `packed_simd` is, unfortunately, +not trivial. There are many pitfals that one should be aware of, and some idioms +that help avoid those pitfalls. + +This book attempts to document these best practices and provides practical examples +on how to apply the tips to _your_ code. |