But how Do it Know?
But how Do it Know?

Author: J. Clark Scott

Publisher: John C Scott

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 0615303765

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This book thoroughly explains how computers work. It starts by fully examining a NAND gate, then goes on to build every piece and part of a small, fully operational computer. The necessity and use of codes is presented in parallel with the apprioriate pieces of hardware. The book can be easily understood by anyone whether they have a technical background or not. It could be used as a textbook.

Code
Code

Author: Charles Petzold

Publisher: Microsoft Press

Published: 2022-08-02

Total Pages: 563

ISBN-13: 0137909292

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The classic guide to how computers work, updated with new chapters and interactive graphics "For me, Code was a revelation. It was the first book about programming that spoke to me. It started with a story, and it built up, layer by layer, analogy by analogy, until I understood not just the Code, but the System. Code is a book that is as much about Systems Thinking and abstractions as it is about code and programming. Code teaches us how many unseen layers there are between the computer systems that we as users look at every day and the magical silicon rocks that we infused with lightning and taught to think." - Scott Hanselman, Partner Program Director, Microsoft, and host of Hanselminutes Computers are everywhere, most obviously in our laptops and smartphones, but also our cars, televisions, microwave ovens, alarm clocks, robot vacuum cleaners, and other smart appliances. Have you ever wondered what goes on inside these devices to make our lives easier but occasionally more infuriating? For more than 20 years, readers have delighted in Charles Petzold's illuminating story of the secret inner life of computers, and now he has revised it for this new age of computing. Cleverly illustrated and easy to understand, this is the book that cracks the mystery. You'll discover what flashlights, black cats, seesaws, and the ride of Paul Revere can teach you about computing, and how human ingenuity and our compulsion to communicate have shaped every electronic device we use. This new expanded edition explores more deeply the bit-by-bit and gate-by-gate construction of the heart of every smart device, the central processing unit that combines the simplest of basic operations to perform the most complex of feats. Petzold's companion website, CodeHiddenLanguage.com, uses animated graphics of key circuits in the book to make computers even easier to comprehend. In addition to substantially revised and updated content, new chapters include: Chapter 18: Let's Build a Clock! Chapter 21: The Arithmetic Logic Unit Chapter 22: Registers and Busses Chapter 23: CPU Control Signals Chapter 24: Jumps, Loops, and Calls Chapter 28: The World Brain From the simple ticking of clocks to the worldwide hum of the internet, Code reveals the essence of the digital revolution.

Python
Python

Author: Ethem Mining

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-12-30

Total Pages: 475

ISBN-13: 9781653304271

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What do you need to learn to move from being a complete beginner to someone with advanced knowledge of Python Programming? Do you want to understand which ones are the best libraries to use, and why is Python considered the best language for machine learning? Do you want to use what you have learnt via step by step guides? Python is currently one of the most popular programming languages and it's used by established companies such as Google, Instagram and Spotify. Its large popularity is explained by its truly easy learning mechanism. Everyone can learn to use it and write the first codes in just a couple of days. The main advantages of Python are: Python is a multiplatform which means it is suitable for windows, linux and IOS as long as Python interpreter is properly installed in the hardware You can access a very large selection of libraries - there are several libraries developed by third parties, apart those standard included in Python It's totally open source and and includes a wide community This book has been created specifically for those who want to use this language for the first time and it doesn't require any pre knowledge. The best way to learn a programming language is to understand the logic behind its creation, learn all the steps tailored to create a full project, apply the basic notions via practical examples which will help you to fix the concept learnt. And this is what you will learn in this book. The aim of this book is to elevate your python knowledge to a more advanced level which will enable you to stand out from the crowd. You will learn: How to install Python step by step How to write your first Python Program How to debug a Python Program Which ones are the best libraries and how to import them How machine learning works in 7 simple steps Multiple ways to access computing power in machine learning How to utilise the best Python libraries for machine learning and much more This book is full of practical examples and practices that will have an immediate and positive impact on your knowledge. Even if you have never tried to use a programming language or you found it very difficult, do not worry. Thanks to this book, you will be able to program python like a pro in a very short time. Would You Like To Know More? Scroll to the top of the page and select the BUY NOW button.

The Secret Life of Programs
The Secret Life of Programs

Author: Jonathan E. Steinhart

Publisher: No Starch Press

Published: 2019-08-06

Total Pages: 505

ISBN-13: 1593279701

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A primer on the underlying technologies that allow computer programs to work. Covers topics like computer hardware, combinatorial logic, sequential logic, computer architecture, computer anatomy, and Input/Output. Many coders are unfamiliar with the underlying technologies that make their programs run. But why should you care when your code appears to work? Because you want it to run well and not be riddled with hard-to-find bugs. You don't want to be in the news because your code had a security problem. Lots of technical detail is available online but it's not organized or collected into a convenient place. In The Secret Life of Programs, veteran engineer Jonathan E. Steinhart explores--in depth--the foundational concepts that underlie the machine. Subjects like computer hardware, how software behaves on hardware, as well as how people have solved problems using technology over time. You'll learn: How the real world is converted into a form that computers understand, like bits, logic, numbers, text, and colors The fundamental building blocks that make up a computer including logic gates, adders, decoders, registers, and memory Why designing programs to match computer hardware, especially memory, improves performance How programs are converted into machine language that computers understand How software building blocks are combined to create programs like web browsers Clever tricks for making programs more efficient, like loop invariance, strength reduction, and recursive subdivision The fundamentals of computer security and machine intelligence Project design, documentation, scheduling, portability, maintenance, and other practical programming realities. Learn what really happens when your code runs on the machine and you'll learn to craft better, more efficient code.

Spectrum Machine Language for the Absolute Beginner
Spectrum Machine Language for the Absolute Beginner

Author: William Tang

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2022-03-31

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1789829534

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First published in 1982, William Tang’s Spectrum Machine Language for the Absolute Beginner is generally considered to be the best introduction to 8-bit machine code programming ever written. With many great game writers crediting this as the book that got them started, there still is no better way to learn the language at the heart of the ZX Spectrum. * * * As the original publisher Melbourne House wrote: If you are frustrated by the limitations of BASIC and want to write faster, more powerful, space-saving programs or subroutines, Spectrum Machine Language for the Absolute Beginner is the book for you. Even with no previous experience of computer languages, you will be able to discover the ease and power of the Spectrum's own language. Each chapter includes specific examples of machine language applications which can be demonstrated and used on your Spectrum as well as a self-test questionnaire. At the end of the book, all this is brought together in an entire machine language program - from design right through to the complete listing of an exciting, original arcade game. * * * Acorn Books is proud to present its Retro Reproduction Series, a collection of classic computing works from the 1980s and 90s, lovingly reproduced in the 21st century. From standards of programming reference no self-respecting microcomputer programmer would be without, to obscure works not found in print anywhere else, these modern reprints are perfect for any connoisseur of retro computing.

Inside the Machine
Inside the Machine

Author: Jon Stokes

Publisher: No Starch Press

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 1593271042

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Om hvordan mikroprocessorer fungerer, med undersøgelse af de nyeste mikroprocessorer fra Intel, IBM og Motorola.

Mastering Machine Code On Your Commodore 64
Mastering Machine Code On Your Commodore 64

Author: Mark Greenshields

Publisher: Andrews UK Limited

Published: 2022-03-31

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 1789828082

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First published in 1984, this highly-rated guide written by 8-bit expert Mark Greenshields helped Commodore 64 users take their skills further than ever before. It was designed to take 'bedroom coders' from a point where they were comfortable with the commands - and limitations - of BASIC, to having knowledge and experience of the home computer's far more powerful machine code. In addition to explaining the concepts of this more advanced language, the reader is provided with a number of example programs that not only help with learning, but are also of great practical use for both games and utilities. This book helped many a Commodore user with their first steps into the world of machine code and to this day remains an important reference for those interested in the world of retro games and programming. * * * As the original publisher Interface Publications wrote: Now, you can master machine code on the Commodore 64 quickly and easily. Say goodbye to jerky, slow-moving graphics in BASIC, and learn the secrets of professional, incredibly swift graphic production in machine code. You're holding the first complete tutorial on using assembly language on the Commodore 64. The book assumes that although you can program in BASIC, you know little or nothing of 6502/6510 machine code. Step by simple step the book progresses through the subject, until the whole instruction set of the 6510 has been covered. A large number of example programs - which are explained in detail - help make the learning simple. In section two of the book, you'll learn about practical applications of machine code use on the Commodore 64. High resolution graphics, scrolling, raster graphics, using interrupts and adding commands to BASIC - they're all here in a form you can readily understand and apply. This section of the book contains programs which put 24 sprites on the screen at once, programs to combine both text and high-resolution images on the same screen, function key programming and one key entry of commands. Written by Mark Greenshields, highly successful author of Mastering the Commodore 64, this book is your gateway into the exciting world of machine code programming on the Commodore 64. * * * Acorn Books is proud to present its Retro Reproduction Series, a collection of classic computing works from the 1980s and 90s, lovingly reproduced in the 21st century. From standards of programming reference no self-respecting microcomputer user would want to be without, to obscure works not found in print anywhere else, these modern reprints are perfect for any connoisseur of retro computing.