6. Datatypes

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Basic datatypes are introduced in Section Message Data and in Section Datatype Matching and Data Conversion. In this chapter, this model is extended to describe any data layout. We consider general datatypes that allow one to transfer efficiently heterogeneous and noncontiguous data. We conclude with the description of calls for explicit packing and unpacking of messages.


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