Since input type of kernel function could be np.array, so we dont need to do to_device explicitly?

Numba Support: How do I do ...?
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I found that kernel function also accept np.array, it is recommended to use np.array as input to reduce the lines of code or even get performance gain?

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No, the opposite - it’s recommended to use device arrays so that you don’t force implicit data transfers and synchronization with the device.

If you do pass NumPy arrays, Numba emits a warning:

NumbaPerformanceWarning: Host array used in CUDA kernel will incur copy overhead to/from device.
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thanks for the advice! btw the, is there any way init device array with certain value? now I have to use numpy method and then move the data to gpu