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The Elements Of Computing Systems: Building A Modern Computer From First Principles
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In The Early Days Of Computer Science, The Interactions Of Hardware, Software, Compilers, And Operating System Were Simple Enough To Allow Students To See An Overall Picture Of How Computers Worked. With The Increasing Complexity Of Computer Technology And The Resulting Specialization Of Knowledge, Such Clarity Is Often Lost. Unlike Other Texts That Cover Only One Aspect Of The Field, The Elements Of Computing Systems Gives Students An Integrated And Rigorous Picture Of Applied Computer Science, As Its Comes To Play In The Construction Of A Simple Yet Powerful Computer System.Indeed, The Best Way To Understand How Computers Work Is To Build One From Scratch, And This Textbook Leads Students Through Twelve Chapters And Projects That Gradually Build A Basic Hardware Platform And A Modern Software Hierarchy From The Ground Up. In The Process, The Students Gain Handson Knowledge Of Hardware Architecture, Operating Systems, Programming Languages, Compilers, Data Structures, Algorithms, And Software Engineering. Using This Constructive Approach, The Book Exposes A Significant Body Of Computer Science Knowledge And Demonstrates How Theoretical And Applied Techniques Taught In Other Courses Fit Into The Overall Picture.Designed To Support One Or Twosemester Courses, The Book Is Based On An Abstractionimplementation Paradigm; Each Chapter Presents A Key Hardware Or Software Abstraction, A Proposed Implementation That Makes It Concrete, And An Actual Project. The Emerging Computer System Can Be Built By Following The Chapters, Although This Is Only One Option, Since The Projects Are Selfcontained And Can Be Done Or Skipped In Any Order. All The Computer Science Knowledge Necessary For Completing The Projects Is Embedded In The Book, The Only Prerequisite Being A Programming Experience.The Book'S Web Site Provides All Tools And Materials Necessary To Build All The Hardware And Software Systems Described In The Text, Including Two Hundred Test Programs For The Twelve Projects. The Projects And Systems Can Be Modified To Meet Various Teaching Needs, And All The Supplied Software Is Opensource.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Elements of Computing Systems' about? A: This textbook provides an integrated and rigorous overview of applied computer science, guiding students through building a computer from first principles. It covers hardware architecture, operating systems, programming languages, and more through twelve chapters and hands-on projects.
- Q: What are the prerequisites for using this textbook? A: The only prerequisite is programming experience. The book is designed for one- or two-semester courses and is suitable for students familiar with programming concepts.
- Q: How is the book structured? A: The book is organized into twelve chapters, each focusing on a key hardware or software abstraction. Each chapter includes a proposed implementation and a project, allowing students to build their understanding incrementally.
- Q: Is this book suitable for self-study? A: Yes, the projects are self-contained and can be completed in any order, making it suitable for self-study. All necessary knowledge is embedded in the text.
- Q: What resources are available online for this textbook? A: The book's website offers tools and materials necessary to complete the projects, including two hundred test programs and open-source software.
- Q: Can this textbook be used for different teaching needs? A: Yes, the projects and systems can be modified to fit various teaching requirements, providing flexibility for instructors.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The Elements of Computing Systems was published on January 1, 2005.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Noam Nisan.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as being in 'Good' condition.
- Q: How many pages does this textbook have? A: The textbook contains 325 pages.