Isbn: 9781332266159 - an introduction to computer software (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book provides an introduction to computer software, examining its evolution and role in problem solving. The author traces software's development from machine language to higher-level languages like FORTRAN, COBOL, and others, discussing the advantages and limitations of each. The book also explores the concepts of compilers and interpreters, and the importance of efficiency in software design. Additionally, the author discusses the challenges of implementing and using different programming languages, considering factors such as ease of use, active vs. passive vocabulary, and the level of sophistication required by users. The book concludes by emphasizing the transformative impact of higher-level languages on software development and its implications for the future of computing. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…