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Cache-oblivious algorithm

Cache-oblivious algorithms are special types of computer algorithms that can figure out how to best take advantage of different kinds of computer memory, like caches and RAM. The algorithm breaks down a task into smaller pieces and figures out which pieces work best with which memories. That way, it can do tasks much faster and more efficiently than other algorithms that don't know how to do this.
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