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The Elements of Computing Systems, second edition: Building a Modern Computer from First Principles

Name: The Elements of Computing Systems, second edition: Building a Modern Computer from First Principles
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Book Synopsis: 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 hands-on 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 as Nand to Tetris: a journey that starts with the most elementary logic gate, called Nand, and ends, twelve projects later, with a general-purpose 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 parts—Part I, hardware, and Part II, software—with 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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Looking to understand how computers work? Look no further than "The Elements of Computing Systems, second edition: Building a Modern Computer from First Principles". This extensively revised textbook is the best resource available for learning about hardware, architecture, operating systems, programming languages, and more. Whether you're a student, an aspiring coder, or just someone curious about technology, this book will guide you through twelve chapters and projects that gradually build a powerful computer system from scratch.

But this book isn't just about theory - it's a hands-on journey. With each project, you'll gain valuable knowledge of hardware, software engineering, data structures, and algorithms. By the end of the book, you'll have built your very own general-purpose computer system capable of running Tetris and any other program you can imagine.

The first edition of this textbook inspired Nand to Tetris classes in universities, coding boot camps, and hacker clubs everywhere. Now, with the second edition, the book has been extensively revised and restructured into two distinct parts - Part I focuses on hardware, while Part II covers software. Every chapter and project has been rewritten, with an emphasis on separating abstraction from implementation. Plus, you'll find new sections, figures, and examples to enhance your learning experience.

If you're ready to delve into the world of computer science and embark on an educational adventure, "The Elements of Computing Systems" is the perfect guide for you. Get your copy today and start building a modern computer from first principles!

Ready to build your own computer system? Get "The Elements of Computing Systems, second edition" now!

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