The Whole of PyTorch on One Page

The Whole of PyTorch on One Page

This series maps the entire PyTorch framework, from the Python API down to the kernels and hardware. Part 0 provides a high-level overview, revealing that the Python layer is tiny compared to the 235 MB of compiled C++ underneath. It introduces the dispatcher, kernels, memory management, and the two clocks (CPU and GPU), promising a floor-by-floor exploration in subsequent parts.

The Python you write all day is the smallest layer of it.

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2026-08-11