FlashAttention explained on an actual napkin by its author
vtabbott_ · x · 2026-09-17
A fun share: the author of FlashAttention explained the algorithm on an actual napkin during a meetup in Boston, with a link to the full explanation. A very "Boston-coded" experience and a charming learning resource for anyone wanting an intuitive understanding of FlashAttention.
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