World of Computing

A Primer Companion for the Digital Age

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

This engaging work provides a concise introduction to the exciting world of computing, encompassing the theory, technology, history, and societal impact of computer software and computing devices.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-04-13
Mått:155 x 235 x 21 mm
Vikt:586 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:320
Förlag:Springer International Publishing AG
ISBN:9783319758435

Utforska kategorier

Systemvetenskap och AI inom Data och IT
Teknik: allmänt inom Naturvetenskap och teknik
Informationsteknik: allmänt inom Data och IT

Mer om författaren

Dr. Gerard O'Regan is a CMMI software process improvement consultant with research interests including software quality and software process improvement, mathematical approaches to software quality, and the history of computing. He is the author of such Springer titles as Concise Guide to Formal Methods, Concise Guide to Software Engineering, Guide to Discrete Mathematics, Introduction to the History of Computing, Pillars of Computing, Introduction to Software Quality, Giants of Computing, and Mathematics in Computing.

Innehållsförteckning

What is a Computer?.- Foundations of Computing.- A Concise History of Computing.- Overview Mathematics in Computing.- Introduction to Algorithms.- A Concise Introduction to Logic.- Human Computer Interaction.- Introduction to Programming Languages.- Overview of Software Engineering.- Overview of Operating Systems.- Overview of Databases.- Overview of Telecommunications.- The Internet and World Wide Web.- The Smartphone and Social Media.- Legal Aspects of Computing.- Ethics and Professional Responsibility.- Innovation in the Computing Field.- Epilogue.