CODE The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software
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CODE The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software
Charles Petzold
4 people recommended it in 2 threads, 2017–2022.
What people on Hacker News said
Then, I started reading "Code", which takes the reader on a journey from shining flash lights to communicate with your neighbor, all the way to bridging the gap between boolean algebra and building a relay.
Code by Charles Petzold takes this approach to explaining how a computer works. By the end he has a working system with CPU, RAM, inputs, and outputs.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What are some books where the reader learns by building one project? 2017 · 3 recommendations
- Ask HN: The book that did it for you in math and/or CS? 2022 · 1 recommendation