1st Edition

Computer Science Why Answers to Computer Science Questions They Don’t Cover in Class

138 Pages 22 B/W Illustrations
by Chapman & Hall

138 Pages 22 B/W Illustrations
by Chapman & Hall

138 Pages 22 B/W Illustrations
by Chapman & Hall

Computer Science Why is a book that presents a straightforward, curiosity‑based approach to filling in the blanks around common, introductory material taught in Computer Science (CS) classes. If you have ever wondered "why is that?" about a programming phenomenon, historical tidbit, or common terminology, this book may have an answer that explains it. Questions include: Why do computers... Read more
Introduction
Acknowledgments
Why Are Topics like Math, Statistics, and Formal Logic Featured so Heavily in Computer Science Education?

Architecture
History
Infrastructure
Networking and Security
Programming
Index

Biography

Rachael Little has a lifelong passion for computer technology and is currently finishing a PhD in Computer Science at the University of New Hampshire.

Christopher Little has a lifelong career in (and passion for) software and computer technology. He has been a developer and/or managerial at organizations such as NASA’s Johnson Space Center, IBM, Health Language, BMC Software, and Gartner Group. He has started (and sold) several companies.

Len Little has a dedicated interest in linguistics and computer security, and is currently getting an undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Cybersecurity at the University of Liverpool.