Understanding how ROCm-C/C++ works with hipify, HIP, and OpenCL

In this section, we will learn how CUDA code is converted into cross-platform HIP code and how to use the HIP compiler to compile the ported code. Finally, we will explore an OpenCL example by comparing it to CUDA through its documentation, so as to understand the open computing language in an easier manner.

Converting CUDA code into cross-platform HIP code with hipify

As we begin understanding ROCm for both AMD and NVIDIA GPUs, what can be more practical than a hands-on approach to converting our first CUDA program in this book into an ROCm HIP version? Follow these steps to achieve that:

1. Make sure you have the Terminal open at the location where you have the...