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Chapter 5: The Basics Of Caches

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Learning objectives​

  • Explain the main ideas and vocabulary in The Basics Of Caches.
  • Work through the source examples for The Basics Of Caches without depending on raw chunk order.
  • Use The Basics Of Caches as selective reference when learner modules point back to Computer Organization And Design.

Prerequisites​

  • Earlier prerequisite concepts leading into Chapter 5: The Basics Of Caches.

Module targets​

  • module-03-computer-organization-architecture
  • module-04-systems-level-programming

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  • Primary source: Computer Organization And Design
  • Source chapter 05: Chapter 5: The Basics Of Caches
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