what is parallel computing

Parallel computing is a type of computation in which many calculations or processes are carried out simultaneously. It involves breaking down larger problems into smaller, independent parts that can be executed simultaneously by multiple processors. There are several forms of parallel computing, including bit-level, instruction-level, data, and task parallelism. This approach aims to increase available computation power for faster application processing and problem solving, and it is closely related to concurrent computing. Parallel computing is used in various fields, such as high- performance computing, science, and engineering, to solve complex problems more efficiently