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A review by ztaylor4
Code: The Hidden Language of Computer Hardware and Software by Charles Petzold
4.0
Code follows the conceptual journey of building a modern(ish) computer starting with pieces of wire and batteries--an incredible achievement. Some parts of this book I really loved.
Of course the book is also a bit dated. If this were an issue of not making it all the way to the present day, that would hardly be a fault. However, some of the assembly language sections really dragged on, and I had to bring my rating down from five stars. I'd recommend the book if the subject interests you. Then just skim those sections.
Of course the book is also a bit dated. If this were an issue of not making it all the way to the present day, that would hardly be a fault. However, some of the assembly language sections really dragged on, and I had to bring my rating down from five stars. I'd recommend the book if the subject interests you. Then just skim those sections.