How Computers Really Work
A Hands-On Guide to the Inner Workings of the Machine
$80.61
- Paperback
392 pages
- Release Date
17 November 2020
Summary
An approachable, hands-on guide to understanding how computers work, from low-level circuits to high-level code.
How Computers Really Work is a hands-on guide to the computing ecosystem—everything from circuits to memory and clock signals, machine code, programming languages, operating systems, and the internet. But you won’t just read about these concepts; you’ll test your knowledge with exercises and practice what you learn with 41 optional hands-on projects. Build digital circuits,…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781718500662 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1718500661 |
| Author: | Matthew Justice |
| Publisher: | No Starch Press,US |
| Imprint: | No Starch Press,US |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 392 |
| Release Date: | 17 November 2020 |
| Weight: | 727g |
| Dimensions: | 235mm x 178mm |
You Can Find This Book In
What They're Saying
Critics Review
“Much more understandable than most books of this type, even when the author delves deeply into machine code, programming languages, operating systems and the internet. He details 41 hands-on projects, including games, running a web server, and so on. It’s just right for the would-be software engineer.” —Joy Schwabach, Arkansas Democrat Gazette’s On Computers
About The Author
Matthew Justice
Matthew Justice, a software engineer, spent 17 years at Microsoft where his work included debugging the Windows kernel, developing automated fixes, and leading a team of engineers building diagnostic tools and services. He has worked on everything from low-level software to high-level web applications.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.