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Computational modes
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.. _batch:

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Batch
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In the batch processing mode, the algorithm works with the entire data set to produce the final
result. A more complex scenario occurs when the entire data set is not available at the moment
or the data set does not fit into the device memory.

.. _online:

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Online
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In the online processing mode, the algorithm processes a data set in blocks streamed into the
device's memory. Partial results are updated incrementally and finalized when the last data block
is processed.

.. _distributed:

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Distributed
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In the distributed processing mode, the algorithm operates on a data set
distributed across several devices (compute nodes). On each node, the algorithm
produces partial results that are later merged into the final result on the main
node.