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A new and extensively revised edition of a popular textbook used in universities, coding boot camps, hacker clubs, and online courses.The best way to understand how computers work is to build one from scratch, and this textbook leads learners through twelve chapters and projects that gradually build the hardware platform and software hierarchy for a simple but powerful computer system. In the process, learners gain hands-on knowledge of hardware, architecture, oper...

From room-sized machines to pocket-sized powerhouses—how did computers change the world? The history of computers is a story of innovation, ambition, and technological breakthroughs. Early calculating machines like the abacus paved the way for the first mechanical computers in the 19th century. The 20th century saw the birth of electronic computers, with Alan Turing’s theories and the development of ENIAC marking a new era. The invention of microprocessors revolutionized personal computing...

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 34th International Conference on Architecture of Computing Systems, ARCS 2021, held virtually in July 2021.The 12 full papers in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 24 submissions. 2 workshop papers (VEFRE) are also included. ARCS has always been a conference attracting leading-edge research outcomes in Computer Architecture and Operating Systems, including a wide spectrum of topics ranging from fully integrated, self-p...

This book contains peer-reviewed papers that were presented at the 1st International Conference on Intelligent Computing Systems and Applications (ICICSA 2022). It explores the latest advancements in fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, natural language processing, computer vision, image processing, embedded systems, robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), computer networking and communications, optimization, as well as security and cryptography. Addition...

This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the recent trends and advances in the rapidly evolving field of computing systems and applications. It compiles selected articles from the 6th conference on computing systems and applications and presents the latest research findings, original ideas, and practical applications, showcasing the state-of-the-art in the field. The book is designed for researchers, practitioners, and students seeking to understand cutting-edge developments an...

'As soon as I read The Elements of Baking, I knew it would have a permanent spot on my kitchen bookshelf.' Dorie Greenspan, New York Times bestselling author of Baking with DorieArmed with a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry, Katarina Cermelj lays out the science behind baking and the ingredients that make it work, so you can easily adapt your baking to your diet and lifestyle, and still make sure it tastes spectacular. With an abundance of mout...

This book explores intelligent systems in computing and informatics, focusing specifically on their role in advancing Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) No. 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities.SDG 11 is part of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. From innovative urban planning to efficient resource management and enhanced community well-being, the book navigates through the multifaceted applications of intelligent systems in the pursuit o...

This book gathers selected papers presented at the 3rd Conference on Computing Systems and Applications (CSA’2018), held at the Ecole Militaire Polytechnique, Algiers, Algeria on April 24–25, 2018. The CSA’2018 constitutes a leading forum for exchanging, discussing and leveraging modern computer systems technology in such varied fields as: data science, computer networks and security, information systems and software engineering, and computer vision. The contributions presented here will h...

The book is a valuable reference work for students, researchers, academics, and industry practitioners interested in the latest scientific and technological advances across the conference topics. The CSA 2022 proceedings provide a collection of new ideas, original research findings, and experimental results in the field of computer science covering: artificial intelligence, data science, computer networks and security, information systems, software engineering, and computer graphics.

This book discusses real applications of soft computing (SC) in power systems. These SC techniques, inspired by the human mind and biological behavior, have proven to be excellent tools to overcome the challenges faced in power systems and related areas. The techniques are robust and provide low-cost solutions while also offering an effective solution for studying and modeling the behavior of renewable energy generation, operation of grid-connected renewable energy systems, and sustainable...

This proceedings book gathers selected papers presented at the 4th Conference on Computing Systems and Applications (CSA2020) held on December 14, 2020, at the Ecole Militaire Polytechnique, Algiers, Algeria. The proceedings provide a collection of new ideas, original research findings, and experimental results in the field of computer science covering: artificial intelligence, data science, computer networks and security, information systems, software engineering, and computer graphics. T...

Since 2011, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR4.0) has played a significant role in education, research, and industry. Data technologies have also evolved rapidly to cater to the rapidly growing size of the data as well as to enhance the security of the shared data through multiple resources and platforms.Intelligent Systems of Computing and Informatics aims to develop a new Intelligent Systems of Computing and Informatics (ISCI) to cater to the needs of industries in line with t...