Penguin Random House, Fachbücher, Computer Architecture (Englisch, Charles Fox, 2024)

Not 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. Computer Architecture 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&rsquo s Difference Engine, to modern GPUs and the frontiers of quantum computing. This 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&rsquo t just read about computer architecture, you&rsquo ll also gain the understanding to touch, build, and program it. You&rsquo ll explore the basic structures of a CPU by learning to program a Victorian Analytical Engine. You&rsquo ll extend electronic machines to 8-bit and 16-bit retro gaming computers, learning to program a Commodore 64 and an Amiga. You&rsquo ll delve into x86 and RISC-V architectures, cloud and supercomputers, and ideas for future technologies. You&rsquo ll also learn: &bull How to represent data with different coding schemes and build digital logic gates &bull The basics of machine and assembly language programming &bull How pipelining, out-of-order execution, and parallelism work, in context &bull The power and promise of neural networks, DNA, photonics, and quantum computing Whether you&rsquo re a student, a professional, or simply a tech enthusiast, after reading this book, you&rsquo ll grasp the milestones of computer architecture and be able to engage directly with the technology that defines today&rsquo s world. Prepare to be inspired, challenged, and above all, see and experience the digital world, hands-on.