This document discusses parallel computing. It begins by defining parallel processing as using simultaneous data processing tasks to save time and/or money and solve larger problems. It then discusses how parallel computing uses multiple compute resources simultaneously to solve computational problems. Some examples of parallel phenomena in nature and technology are provided. The document outlines several areas where parallel computing is applied, including physics, bioscience, and computer science. It discusses the benefits of parallel computing in saving time and money and solving larger problems too large for a single computer. Finally, it briefly mentions ways to classify parallel computers and some basic requirements for achieving parallel execution.