{"product_id":"computer-architecture-isbn-9781718502864","title":"Computer Architecture","description":"\u003cb\u003eNot since the 1980s has computer architecture been so exciting! This book captures the moment, mining the history of computing to teach key concepts in modern hardware design and introduce the neural and quantum architectures of the future.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eComputer Architecture\u003c\/i\u003e is an in-depth exploration of the principles and designs that have shaped computer hardware through the ages, from counting devices like the abacus, to Babbage’s Difference Engine, to modern GPUs and the frontiers of quantum computing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis engaging blend of history, theory, hands-on exercises, and real-world examples is sure to make for an insightful romp through a fast-changing world. You won’t just read about computer architecture, you’ll also gain the understanding to touch, build, and program it. You’ll explore the basic structures of a CPU by learning to program a Victorian Analytical Engine. You’ll extend electronic machines to 8-bit and 16-bit retro gaming computers, learning to program a Commodore 64 and an Amiga. You’ll delve into x86 and RISC-V architectures, cloud and supercomputers, and ideas for future technologies. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou’ll also learn:\u003cbr\u003e•\tHow to represent data with different coding schemes and build digital logic gates \u003cbr\u003e•\tThe basics of machine and assembly language programming\u003cbr\u003e•\tHow pipelining, out-of-order execution, and parallelism work, in context\u003cbr\u003e•\tThe power and promise of neural networks, DNA, photonics, and quantum computing \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you’re a student, a professional, or simply a tech enthusiast, after reading this book, you’ll grasp the milestones of computer architecture and be able to engage directly with the technology that defines today’s world. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and above all, see and experience the digital world, hands-on.Introduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Fundamental Concepts\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eChapter 1: Historical Architectures\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Data Representation\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Basic CPU-Based Architecture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: The Electronic Hierarchy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Switches\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Digital Logic\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Simple Machines\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Digital CPU Design\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Advanced CPU Design\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Input\/Output\u003cbr\u003eChapter 10: Memory\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Example Architectures\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 11: Retro Architectures\u003cbr\u003eChapter 12: Embedded Architectures\u003cbr\u003eChapter 13: Desktop Architectures\u003cbr\u003eChapter 14: Smart Architectures\u003cbr\u003eChapter 15: Parallel Architectures\u003cbr\u003eChapter 16: Future Architectures\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: Operating System Support\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003cbr\u003eFigure Credits\u003cbr\u003eIndex“Dr Fox has cleverly crafted a captivating journey through computer architectures bringing to life what it is to be a computer. An indispensable guide from fundamental concepts to future architectures touching on everything in between. With clear concepts and examples alongside a beginner-friendly style, this book is a wonderful example of what a computer architecture textbook should be.  \u003cbr\u003eThis belongs on every computer science student’s desk, during and for many years after their studies. Not only highly recommended, but indispensable.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e—Garry Clawson, PhD student, University of Cambridge\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"I really enjoyed reading this textbook. That's not something I've ever written after reading a technical book, but Charles Fox writes with a style that is both conversational and invitational that kept me reading. . . . [A]ny programmer who wants a better understanding of the systems she is using would find her time well spent reading this book.\"\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—Rik Farrow, Usenix\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Fox \u003c\/b\u003eis an award-winning senior lecturer at the University of Lincoln, UK. With degrees from Cambridge, Oxford, and the University of Edinburgh, Fox has published over 100 research papers, which often apply embedded, smart, parallel, and neural architectures to AI and robotics. He’s a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and the author of \u003ci\u003eData Science for Transport\u003c\/i\u003e (Springer, 2018).","brand":"No Starch Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303071338725,"sku":"NP9781718502864","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781718502864.jpg?v=1767724015","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/computer-architecture-isbn-9781718502864","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}