“Code is not like other how-computers-work books. It doesn't have big color illustrations of disk drives with arrows showing how the data sweeps into the computer. Code has no drawings of trains carrying a cargo of zeros and ones. Metaphors and similes are wonderful literary devices but they do nothing but obscure the beauty of technology.”
Quote by Charles Petzold
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Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software
This book guides readers through the inner workings of computers, explaining concepts from basic binary code and Boolean logic to the construction of processors and memory systems. Using clear explanations and illustrative examples, the author traces the evolution of computing technology from simple telegraph relays through the development of modern digital electronics. The text serves as an educational resource for readers seeking to understand the technical foundations underlying the software applications and hardware devices used in everyday life, presenting complex electronic engineering concepts in an accessible manner for those with no prior technical background. more
Author
Charles Petzold
Charles Petzold is a renowned programmer and author, known for his contributions to the field of computer programming. Born on February 2, 1953, he has been active in the software industry since the 1980s. Petzold's works cover a wide range of topics from operating systems to graphics programming, and his books are highly regarded among programmers. more
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