# Summary of Loops and Pipelines

The high-level loop and pipeline templates in Intel® Threading Building Blocks give you efficient scalable ways to exploit the power of multi-core chips without having to start from scratch. They let you design your software at a high task-pattern level and not worry about low-level manipulation of threads. Because they are generic, you can customize them to your specific needs. Have fun using these templates to unlock the power of multi-core.

Parent topic: Working on the Assembly Line: pipeline