30 review for How Computers Really Work

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   4 out of 5

   David – Mar 03, 2021

   I enjoyed the evergreen material in the first half of this book, which takes us from transistor logic to high-level programming. As for the second half, I can't really disagree with the choice of the "cloud" and "app" material since that's what people probably think of in terms of modern computing...but it felt insubstantial and fad-ish compared to the earlier material. (Because it IS insubstantial and fad-ish!) The really stand-out feature are the activities. This book covers a vast scope of mat I enjoyed the evergreen material in the first half of this book, which takes us from transistor logic to high-level programming. As for the second half, I can't really disagree with the choice of the "cloud" and "app" material since that's what people probably think of in terms of modern computing...but it felt insubstantial and fad-ish compared to the earlier material. (Because it IS insubstantial and fad-ish!) The really stand-out feature are the activities. This book covers a vast scope of material and being able to put ALL of it into hands-on practical experience is a brilliant move. I bought this book to read to my kiddos (and that's exactly what I did - it came after the regular bedtime story). I think it's an amazing resource for young audiences. I would have given my right arm for this breadth of coverage when I was at the right age for it. But really, this would be incredible for anyone with a curiosity about computers. I'm still a huge, huge fan of "The Pattern on the Stone" by Hillis, which packs an incredible amount of lucid explanation in a tiny package. But now I also have a book to recommend with practical exercises. I also think the use of the Raspberry Pi is right on the mark - I love the idea that we have a cheap, common teaching instrument that is a REAL computer that is itself available for less than the price of a book. It's a perfect combo.

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   4 out of 5

   Mahshid Parchami – Apr 08, 2022

   یه کتاب عالی برای درک عملکرد کامپیوترها؛ از صفر و یک تا ترانزیستور، مدار منطقی، زبان ماشین و مباحث زیاد دیگه حدود یک سوم کتاب پروژه های عملیه که من انجام ندادم. الان تا حدی میفهمم که کامپیوتر چطور صفر و یک رو میخونه و دستورات رو میفهمه و انجام میده :) البته تقریبا

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   5 out of 5

   jhenu – Jan 27, 2022

   I’m an Engineer, this book is the missing link between theories learned in your curriculum and work.

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   5 out of 5

   Ben Rogers – May 06, 2022

   Deep down, from my years of schooling, I knew all of this book's details. But, it is put together so well! It was a fun refresher and an interesting book. Would recommend to learn about the innerworkings of a computer! 4.8/5 Deep down, from my years of schooling, I knew all of this book's details. But, it is put together so well! It was a fun refresher and an interesting book. Would recommend to learn about the innerworkings of a computer! 4.8/5

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   4 out of 5

   Justin Dittburner – Jun 04, 2022

   Great overview of foundation topics. A solid refresher after college.

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   4 out of 5

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   5 out of 5

   Mahdi Akbari –

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   5 out of 5

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   4 out of 5

   Anantharamakrishnan Natarajan –

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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    4 out of 5

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    5 out of 5

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