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The Elements of Computing Systems, second edition: Building a Modern Computer from First Principles,Used
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A new and extensively revised edition of a popular textbook used in universities, coding boot camps, hacker clubs, and online courses.The best way to understand how computers work is to build one from scratch, and this textbook leads learners through twelve chapters and projects that gradually build the hardware platform and software hierarchy for a simple but powerful computer system. In the process, learners gain handson knowledge of hardware, architecture, operating systems, programming languages, compilers, data structures and algorithms, and software engineering. Using this constructive approach, the book introduces readers to a significant body of computer science knowledge and synthesizes key theoretical and applied techniques into one constructive framework.The outcome is known known as Nand to Tetris: a journey that starts with the most elementary logic gate, called Nand, and ends, twelve projects later, with a generalpurpose computer system capable of running Tetris and any other program that comes to your mind.The first edition of this popular textbook inspired Nand to Tetris classes in many universities, coding boot camps, hacker clubs, and online course platforms. This second edition has been extensively revised. It has been restructured into two distinct partsPart I, hardware, and Part II, softwarewith six projects in each part. All chapters and projects have been rewritten, with an emphasis on separating abstraction from implementation, and many new sections, figures, and examples have been added. Substantial new appendixes offer focused presentation on technical and theoretical topics.
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- Q: What is the primary focus of 'The Elements of Computing Systems'? A: The book focuses on teaching readers how to build a modern computer from first principles, covering both hardware and software through twelve projects.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of 'The Elements of Computing Systems' is Noam Nisan.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The textbook contains 344 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the second edition? A: The second edition was published on June 15, 2021.
- Q: Is this textbook suitable for beginners? A: Yes, the book is designed for learners at all levels, including beginners in computer science.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers hardware, architecture, operating systems, programming languages, compilers, data structures, algorithms, and software engineering.
- Q: Does the book include hands-on projects? A: Yes, it includes practical projects that guide readers through building a computer system step-by-step.
- Q: What is the format of the book? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: Are there any new features in the second edition? A: Yes, the second edition has been extensively revised with new sections, figures, examples, and substantial appendixes on technical topics.
- Q: Can this book be used for online courses? A: Yes, it is suitable for use in online courses, coding boot camps, and university classes.