This is a crash course in the hard and soft components of any computer system. In introductory-level computer science classes, it'll guide readers to understand computers at various layers of abstraction. Early chapters begin with the basics of the C programming language and the inner workings of operating systems. Later, how to optimize code for various architectures, how memory management works in multi-core CPUs and much more is also covered. Accessible and easy to follow, this book uses images and exercises to break down these complex topics.
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Dimensions: 177 x 234mm
Publication Date: 20 Sep 2022
Publisher: No Starch PressUS
Publication City/Country: United States
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781718501362
About Kevin C WebbSuzanne J MatthewsTia Newhall
Suzanne J. Matthews is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at the United States Military Academy West Point. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Texas A&M University. Her research interests are in parallel computing single board computers and computer science education.Tia Newhall is a professor in the computer science department at Swarthmore College. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin. Her research interests are in parallel and distributed systems.Kevin C. Webb is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at Swarthmore College. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from UC San Diego. His research interests are in networks distributed systems and computer science education.