B4M36ESW – Efficient Software#
Within the course of Efficient software you will get familiar with the area of software and algorithm optimization under limited resources. The course focuses on the efficient use of modern hardware architectures – multi-core and multi-processor systems with shared memory. Students will practically implement and use presented techniques in C/C++/Rust and Java. Main topics are: code optimization, efficient data structures and processor cache usage, data structures in multi-threaded applications, and implementation of efficient network servers.
Assessment#
Graded assessment is based on the point evaluation, where the final grade is given by the evaluation scale The study and examination code of CTU, article 15. A student can obtain 60 points for the work during the practical part of the course and 30 points for the written final evaluation. Oral examination is optional and a student can obtain up to 10 points. In order to get zápočet/basic assessment (the condition prior final examination), a student must have at least 30 points for the work during the practical part of the course and all tasks must be successfully submitted. A student can pass examination if he/she has at least 20 points from final examination. The final grade is given by the sum of points according to the evaluation scale.
Example of exam test#
Time limit for both parts together is 60 minutes.
Lectures recordings#
Recordings from 2024 are available in the YouTube playlist.
Slides and schedule are on the dedicated Lectures page.
Labs#
Lab assignments and deadlines are on the dedicated Labs page.
Tasks are submitted into the upload system (BRUTE) and in some cases also to your tutor. The maximum amount of points will be given when the task is uploaded in time, otherwise, penalty points will be applied. The penalty will increase with time so that few weeks after the deadline (2–4 depending on the task) the task will be rewarded by 0 points. Note that you still have to submit it.
All the tasks have to be submitted before the start of the examination period.
Lab attendance is recorded (voluntary). However, the order of consultations and submissions during labs is based on your attendance.
If you have any questions, please ask via GitLab Issues.
In order to obtain zápočet/basic assessment (the condition prior to the final examination), all tasks must be submitted with a sum of at least 30 points.