Reference
The reference describes the two languages, Tungsten and Paint, and the machine they run on. The tutorial teaches the same constructs one at a time, and the projects in the Aviary use them in complete applications.
| Covers | Start with | Then |
|---|---|---|
| Tungsten, what one PE computes and sends | The overview, a condensed tour of the syntax | The full reference, by topic: from program structure and data to complete examples |
| Paint, where kernels run and how they connect | The overview, and the longer introduction | The full reference, by topic: from language basics to message passing, and worked layouts |
| The machine | Architecture notes: the fabric, colors, message passing and the simulator | Tools for compiling, simulating and debugging |