Essentials of Computer Architecture

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This easy-to-read textbook provides an introduction to computer architecture focusing on the essential aspects of hardware that programmers need to know. Written from a programmer’s point of view Essentials of Computer Architecture Third Edition covers the three key aspects of architecture: processors physical and virtual memories and input-output (I/O) systems. This third edition is updated in view of advances in the field. Most students only have experience with high-level programming languages and almost no experience tinkering with electronics and hardware. As such this text is revised to follow a top-down approach moving from discussions on how a compiler transforms a source program in…