mpitutorial/mpitutorial
FreeMPI programming lessons in C and executable code examples
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About mpitutorial/mpitutorial
MPI Tutorial is an open-source collection of MPI programming lessons and executable code examples, primarily in C. The project provides both a static website (mpitutorial.com) and GitHub-hosted code, covering MPI basics through advanced topics. It includes tutorial directories with runnable code, a build/run script, and is designed as a learning resource for parallel computing with the Message Passing Interface.
Key Features
MPI programming lessons with executable C code examples
Covers basic to advanced MPI topics (includes advanced-mpi-tutorial.md)
Code organized in tutorials/*/code directories for easy browsing
Includes run.py script to build and run all tutorial code
Hosted both on GitHub and as a static website (mpitutorial.com)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Free and open-source with a permissive license
- Includes real executable code examples alongside explanations
- Well-structured tutorial progression from basics to advanced
- Active GitHub repository with community contributions
Cons
- Primarily focused on C and C++ (limited language support)
- Requires MPI library installation to run examples
- No built-in interactive environment or video content
Best For
Learning MPI for parallel computing in CTeaching parallel programming concepts in academic coursesReference for MPI code examples and best practices