Computational modes

Batch

In the batch processing mode, the algorithm works with the entire data set to produce the final result. A more complex scenario occurs when the entire data set is not available at the moment or the data set does not fit into the device memory.

Online

In the online processing mode, the algorithm processes a data set in blocks streamed into the device’s memory. Partial results are updated incrementally and finalized when the last data block is processed.

Distributed

In the distributed processing mode, the algorithm operates on a data set distributed across several devices (compute nodes). On each node, the algorithm produces partial results that are later merged into the final result on the main node.