Computer God book "encoding: Language hiding behind computer software and hardware 』

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If you only recommend a computer-type God book, it must be code: Language hiding behind computer software and hardware.

Eager to communicate is the nature of most people. In this book, "encoding" usually refers to a system that converts information between humans and machines. In other words, encoding is communication. Sometimes we look at the encoding very mysteriously. In fact, most codes are not like this. Most encodings need to be well understood because they are the basis of human communication. -- The mysteries of coding

What are the inevitable relationship between flashlights, British intrusion, black cats, and ces S and computers? This book shows us some intuitive ways to use languages and create new ways to communicate with each other. This book makes us understand that this kind of creativity-and our urgent needs for communication-has facilitated innovation over the past two centuries.

In this book, the author Charles Petzold uses common objects and familiar language systems such as bleye Yuwen and moles code, orchestrate a vivid narrative for those who once wanted to know the mysteries of the "life" inside computers and other smart machines.

This book consists of flexible illustrations and vivid stories. Along with the introduction of the author, you will find that you have gained a real background in understanding today's PC, digital multimedia, and Internet. Regardless of your technical skills, this book will make you intoxicated, and it is likely to wake readers into the computer industry.

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