Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective | Computer Science & Programming Textbook | Systems, Architecture, Memory & Performance | Paperback | Released 17 Jun 2016

Product Overview & Details

Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective is a comprehensive computer science textbook that helps readers understand how computer systems work from a programmer's point of view. It connects programming concepts with the underlying hardware and software systems that execute programs.

The book provides a practical perspective on important areas of computer systems, making it useful for students, programmers, and readers developing a deeper understanding of computing fundamentals. It helps bridge the gap between writing code and understanding what happens inside a computer when that code runs.

Topics covered include concepts related to computer architecture, machine-level representation, memory systems, processor organization, program execution, system-level programming, and performance. The material can help readers understand how software interacts with hardware and how system design influences program behaviour and efficiency.

Key Features

• Comprehensive computer systems textbook
• Written from a programmer's perspective
• Useful for Computer Science and programming students
• Covers important systems and architecture concepts
• Helps connect software and hardware fundamentals
• Useful for understanding memory, processors, and program execution
• Supports academic study and self-learning
• Suitable for students, programmers, and computing enthusiasts
• Paperback edition
• Released: 17 June 2016

This book is a valuable resource for readers who want to move beyond programming syntax and develop a stronger understanding of the computer systems that make programs work. It can be used for academic coursework, independent learning, and strengthening core computer science knowledge.