Kokkos: Getting Lucky By Design - Performance Portability and API Design Principles

Explore the design principles and success factors behind Kokkos, a widely adopted programming model for performance portability in high-performance computing (HPC), in this 58-minute NHR PerfLab Seminar talk. Dive into Christian Trott's insights as the co-leader of the Kokkos core team at Sandia National Laboratories. Discover how Kokkos addresses the challenges of developing and maintaining applications for diverse HPC platforms, including both CPU- and GPU-based systems. Learn about the API design considerations that enhance usability, maintainability, and productivity for Kokkos users. Gain valuable perspectives on the role of community development in Kokkos's widespread adoption across Department of Energy National Laboratories and the broader HPC community. Benefit from Trott's extensive experience in performance portability solutions, C++ standards development, and scientific software projects as he shares key factors contributing to Kokkos's success in the evolving landscape of high-performance computing.