Computer Science Why

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

Rachael Little, Christopher Little, Len Little (Autoren)

Buch | Softcover

116 Seiten

2026
Chapman & Hall/CRC (Verlag)
978-1-032-85674-2 (ISBN)

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CS Why is a book that presents a straightforward, curiosity-based approach to filling in the blanks around common, introductory material taught in Computer Science 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 have trouble with floating point numbers?

Why is it called Bluetooth? Why does it use that symbol?

Why is it called bootstrapping?

Why don't modifications to function parameters persist once the function returns?

Why do we use the QWERTY keyboard?

... and many more.

Perfect for both students and IT professionals, this book provides the clear “why” to answer so many unstated CS questions. Take any example in the book, from base 2 to timezones, and you will have an answer that cements your insight on the “why” of the topic, reinforcing your rote memorization with deeper understanding and insight.

Rachael Little has a lifelong passion for computer technology and is currently finishing a PhD in Computer Science studies 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 software 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.

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Erscheint lt. Verlag	19.3.2026
Zusatzinfo	33 Tables, black and white; 7 Line drawings, black and white; 15 Halftones, black and white; 22 Illustrations, black and white
Sprache	englisch
Maße	156 x 234 mm
Gewicht	453 g
Themenwelt	Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Programmiersprachen / -werkzeuge
	Mathematik / Informatik ► Informatik ► Software Entwicklung
	Informatik ► Theorie / Studium ► Künstliche Intelligenz / Robotik
	Recht / Steuern ► Privatrecht / Bürgerliches Recht ► IT-Recht
ISBN-10	1-032-85674-2 / 1032856742
ISBN-13	978-1-032-85674-2 / 9781032856742
Zustand	Neuware