auto_partitioner¶
[algorithms.auto_partitioner]
Specifies that a parallel loop should optimize its range subdivision based on work-stealing events.
A loop template with an auto_partitioner attempts to minimize range splitting while providing
ample opportunities for work stealing.
The range subdivision is initially limited to S subranges, where S is proportional to the number of
threads specified by the global_contol
or task_arena.
Each of these subranges is not divided further unless it is stolen by an idle thread.
If stolen, it is further subdivided to create additional subranges. Thus a loop template with an
auto_partitioner creates additional subranges only when it is necessary to balance a load.
An auto_partitioner performs sufficient splitting to balance load, not necessarily splitting as finely as Range::is_divisible permits.
When used with classes such as blocked_range, the selection of an appropriate
grain size is less important, and often acceptable performance can be achieved with the default grain size of 1.
The auto_partitioner class satisfies the CopyConstructibe requirement from the ISO C++ [utility.arg.requirements] section.
Tip
When using auto_partitioner and a blocked_range for a parallel loop, the body may receive a subrange larger than the grain size of the blocked_range.
Therefore, do not assume that the grain size is an upper bound of the subrange size.
Use simple_partitioner if an upper bound is required.
// Defined in header <tbb/partitioner.h>
namespace tbb {
class auto_partitioner {
public:
auto_partitioner() = default;
~auto_partitioner() = default;
};
}