Cluster: Memory Hierarchy & Execution Boundaries

This is a curated view (Cluster) demonstrating the Zettelkasten approach to our Glossary architecture. It gathers specific terms related to hardware memory limits and compiler execution boundaries into a single thematic document.

By relying on the central Glossary database as the Single Source of Truth, we avoid duplicating definitions. Hover over the terms for a quick summary, or click them to dive deep into the original DB entry.

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1. Execution Primitives

These terms dictate how and where execution happens when transitioning from Python to C++ and eventually to hardware loops.

• FFI (Foreign Function Interface)
• PackedFunc
• Intrinsic Node
• PrimFunc

2. Hardware Memory & Optimization

These terms describe the physical constraints of the hardware that necessitate complex compiler passes like Operator Fusion and Loop Tiling.

• VRAM (Global Memory)
• L1 Cache (Shared Memory)
• Operator Fusion
• Loop Tiling