Introduction to Computer Science: A Friendly, Real-World Guide to How Computers, Code, and the Internet Actually Work

Thomas Gallagher

Master the fundamentals of technology and algorithms without deciphering complex math or intimidating coding jargon. Transform your daily commute into an engaging masterclass on the digital world. Whether you are upskilling for a career shift or...

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Opening Credits

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Chapter 1: Beyond Tapping and Swiping What Computer Science Really Is

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Chapter 2: From Light Switches to Selfies How Computers Store Information

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Chapter 3: Inside the Thinking Machine How Processors Follow Instructions

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Chapter 4: Recipes for Problems Algorithms and Why Speed Matters

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Chapter 5: Thinking in Code Variables, Logic, Loops, and Functions

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Chapter 6: Organizing Digital Stuff A Gentle Tour of Data Structures

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Chapter 7: The Invisible Ringmaster How Operating Systems Keep Things Running

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Chapter 8: From Your Device to the World How Networks Connect Computers

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Chapter 9: Under the Hood of the Internet and the Web

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Chapter 10: Staying Safe and Looking Ahead Security, Privacy, and the Future of Computing

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Closing Credits

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