in reply to Re^4: Which pdl orientation saves memory
in thread Which pdl orientation saves memory

Note: The 'threading' I mentioned is not threading in the sense of multi-tasking, but rather implicit looping. Applying a single equation to a whole piddle, or slice of a piddle. The looping occurs within the PDL libraries rather than explicitly within your Perl program. This is where the greatest benefits of using PDL occur.

See the appropriate section of PDL::Indexing for more information.


Examine what is said, not who speaks -- Silence betokens consent -- Love the truth but pardon error.
"Science is about questioning the status quo. Questioning authority".
In the absence of evidence, opinion is indistinguishable from prejudice.
"Too many [] have been sedated by an oppressive environment of political correctness and risk aversion."
  • Comment on Re^5: Which pdl orientation saves memory