This book was written to help you use Intel Parallel Studio XE to write programs that use the latest features of multicore CPUs. With the help of this book, you should be able to produce code that is fast, safe, and parallel. In addition to helping you write parallel code, some chapters cover other optimization topics that you can use in your code development,regardless of whether or not you are developing parallel code. Most of the chapters include hands-on activities that willhelp you apply the techniques being explained. Who this book is for If you are writing parallel code or are interested in writing parallel code, this book is for you. The target audience includes: • C and C++ developers who are adding parallelism to their code. The required technical skill is “average” to “experienced.” Knowledge of C programming is a prerequisite. • Students and academics who are looking to gain practical experience in making code parallel. • Owners and users of Intel Parallel Studio XE.