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Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software

2nd Edition

by Charles Petzold · 2022 · 480 pages

John Collison
John Collison
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

John Collison

About This Book

An exploration of the internal mechanics of computers that builds up from basic concepts like Morse code and flashlights to complex logic gates and microprocessors. The book traces the history of communication and demonstrates how hardware and software interact to process digital information.

Genres

Science & TechnologyHistory

Topics

BinaryComputer ArchitectureHardwareInformation TheoryLogic GatesMicroprocessorsProgramming

Book Details

Published

2022

Pages

480

Language

en

ISBN

9780137909100

Audiobook Available

13h 30m
Narrated by Charles Petzold

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