''On the page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_programming''

'''Parallel programming''' is a '''computer programming''' technique that provides for the execution of operations in parallel, either within a single computer, or across a number of systems. In the latter case, the term '''distributed computing''' is used.

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''Note: FullyParallelProgramming is a different topic about programmers working in parallel.'' -- JohnFletcher

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An example is dividing the work done by the (normally serial) search methods used by a chess program to efficiently take advantage of multiple processors.  One popular method is "Young Brothers Wait".
* http://www.google.com/search?q=Young+Brothers+Wait+algorithm
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See also DistributedComputing ProgrammingForParallelComputing ParallelProgrammingDiscussion ParallelProgrammingModel
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