Hey everyone! I'm a high school student who recently got my hands on a powerful RX 9070 XT, and while it's awesome for gaming, I'm really interested in diving into GPU programming. The issue is, I have absolutely no coding experience at all—not even with basics like Python or C++. I've begun a free course from NVIDIA on the Fundamentals of Accelerated Computing with OpenACC, but I'm getting lost even in the first module despite having a basic understanding of parallel processing. I'm aware there are many avenues like graphics and AI/ML to explore, but I really need guidance on where to start. Is it essential to have a solid grasp of programming fundamentals before jumping into GPU programming? I'm not looking to be a master of a prerequisite; I just want to learn enough to be proficient enough to start programming for GPUs. Any help would be appreciated!
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It’s great that you want to dive into GPU programming! However, as much as you’re eager to jump in, you really need a solid programming foundation first. Think of it like trying to build a house starting from the fourth floor. Learning basic programming languages like C++ or Python is crucial. I recommend checking out resources like learncpp.com for C++ or the Python Programming course I mentioned. And don't forget about the math—having a good grasp of concepts like matrices is really important for programming GPUs.
Thanks for the tip! I guess I’ll start with C++ and Python. Appreciate the guidance!