Serial computing is a type of computation in which operations are performed one after the other, i.e., sequentially. It involves a single processor executing single instructions at a time.
Parallel computing is a type of computation where many calculations or processes are carried out simultaneously. It involves dividing a problem into smaller ones that can be solved concurrently, often on multiple processors or computers, to solve large problems quickly.
Distributed computing is a model in which components of a software system are shared among multiple computers to improve efficiency and performance. It involves dividing a complex problem into smaller parts which are then solved concurrently on multiple machines or processors.
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