{"product_id":"computer-science-why-1","title":"Computer Science Why","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComputer Science Why\u003c\/em\u003e is a book that presents a straightforward, curiosity‑based approach to filling in the blanks around common, introductory material taught in Computer Science (CS) classes. If you have ever wondered \"why is that?\" about a programming phenomenon, historical tidbit, or common terminology, this book may have an answer that explains it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions include:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do computers have trouble with floating point numbers?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is it called Bluetooth? Why does it use that symbol?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy is it called bootstrapping?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy don’t modifications to function parameters persist once the function returns?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy do we use the QWERTY keyboard?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e… and many more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for both students and IT professionals, this book provides the clear \"why\" to answer so many unstated CS questions. Take any example in this book, from base 2 to time zones, and you will have an answer that cements your insight on the \"why\" of the topic, reinforcing your rote memorization with deeper understanding and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56187274821976,"sku":"9781032856742","price":64.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781032856742_178bf400-81bc-4f33-90f6-5ae422310e89.jpg?v=1778680857","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/computer-science-why-1","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}