KL’s Design Notebook

Week of 22 January 2024

  • This week’s work was done on creating the first design notebook and getting back into the gist of things.

Week of 29 January 2024

  • Instruction cache was straigtened out and continually enhanced.
  • Immersion in project objectives, focusing on optimizing instruction cache engineering for enhanced performance.
  • Establishing clear communication channels and aligning understanding of project goals, emphasizing the importance of instruction cache optimization.
  • Brainstorming sessions with lab members to explore innovative approaches and lay the groundwork for efficient collaboration.

Week of 5 Febuary 2024

  • Conducting in-depth research on instruction cache architecture, exploring existing methodologies, and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Analyzing performance metrics and benchmarking data to inform decision-making and refine project objectives.
  • Collaborative discussions with lab members to evaluate research findings and prioritize strategies for instruction cache optimization.

Week of 12 Febuary 2024

  • Prototyping initial instruction cache optimization concepts and design ideas to validate feasibility and functionality.
  • Iterative refinement of prototypes based on feedback from lab members and preliminary testing results.
  • Collaborative design sessions to finalize instruction cache architecture and layout, emphasizing efficiency and scalability.

Week of 19 Febuary 2024

  • Setting up comprehensive testing frameworks and environments tailored specifically for instruction cache optimization.
  • Collaboratively configuring test cases and scenarios with lab members to ensure thorough coverage of instruction cache performance.
  • Integrating automated testing tools and processes to streamline testing procedures and enhance reliability.

Week of 26 Febuary 2024

  • Commencing code implementation for instruction cache optimization, adhering to finalized design and specifications.
  • Collaborative coding sessions with lab members to distribute tasks and maintain consistency in engineering practices.
  • Regular code reviews and pair programming sessions to uphold code quality standards and foster knowledge sharing.

Week of 4 March 2024

  • Collaboratively exploring novel instruction cache optimization techniques through iterative development cycles.
  • Engaging in regular brainstorming sessions with lab members to innovate and refine implementation strategies.

Week of 11 March 2024

  • Collaboratively orchestrating the seamless integration of instruction cache optimization modules into the existing system architecture.
  • Implementing rigorous testing protocols with lab members to validate functionality and performance across diverse use cases.

Week of 18 March 2024

  • Conducting collaborative deep dives into performance data with lab members to identify optimization opportunities and refine strategies.

Week of 25 March 2024

  • Co-authoring comprehensive documentation detailing the journey of instruction cache optimization, from inception to implementation.
  • Collaboratively crafting captivating presentations that highlight project insights, achievements, and future directions.

Week of 1 April 2024

  • Leveraging GitHub for collaborative development, version control, and issue tracking.
  • Iteratively refining instruction cache optimization techniques based on feedback from lab members.
  • Restarting the project with renewed focus and energy, incorporating lessons learned from the initial phases.

Week of 8 April 2024

  • Integrating instruction cache optimization modules into the codebase via GitHub, ensuring seamless integration.
  • Implementing continuous testing practices using GitHub Actions or similar tools to maintain code quality.
  • Conducting thorough testing and validation of instruction cache enhancements, iterating based on test results.

Week of 15 April 2024

Week of 22 April 2024

Week of 29 April 2024

  • Final Presentation!
  • Helped organize the entire presentation.
  • Group L1 cache had over 5 individuals!

Week of 6 May 2024

  • Instruction cache part 2 is being worked on.

Week of 13 May 2024

  • Instruction cache part 2 is being worked on.