Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective | 3 Edition

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For courses in computer science and programming.

Computer Systems explains the underlying elements common among all computer systems and how they affect general application performance. Written from the programmer's perspective, this book shows students how understanding elements of computer systems can lead them to create better programs. This comprehensive introduction to programming provides opportunities for students to practice working problems as well as writing and running programs.

The 3rd Edition now exclusively bases its presentation on x86-64 machine code. It is recommended that students have basic familiarity with C or C++, and access to a Linux system.