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By Nell Dale - Computer Science Illuminated (6th Edition) (2015-01-15) [Paperback]
Designed to present a breadth first coverage of the field of Computer Science.
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First published September 25, 2002
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Nell B. Dale
119 books8 followersNell B. Dale is a retired Senior Lecturer in Computer Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin.
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February 28, 2018
Not sure why some truly esoteric information is included, but overall a great survey of the topic for people to get to a workable level of knowledge in the field.
June 5, 2024
**Book Review: Computer Science Illuminated by Nell B. Dale**
"Computer Science Illuminated" by Nell B. Dale is an excellent introduction to the field of computer science. It covers fundamental concepts in an accessible and engaging manner, making it suitable for beginners. The book is well-structured, with clear explanations and helpful diagrams. Each chapter builds on the previous ones, providing a comprehensive understanding of topics like algorithms, data structures, and computer architecture. The inclusion of real-world examples helps readers relate to the material. While some sections may be dense, the overall clarity and depth make it a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn about computer science.
"Computer Science Illuminated" by Nell B. Dale is an excellent introduction to the field of computer science. It covers fundamental concepts in an accessible and engaging manner, making it suitable for beginners. The book is well-structured, with clear explanations and helpful diagrams. Each chapter builds on the previous ones, providing a comprehensive understanding of topics like algorithms, data structures, and computer architecture. The inclusion of real-world examples helps readers relate to the material. While some sections may be dense, the overall clarity and depth make it a valuable resource for anyone looking to learn about computer science.
December 24, 2020
Good overview for someone looking to delve deeper in Computer Science in the future. Went more in depth than any of the introductory material I have read before (AP high school level material) and helped give a good picture of what can be done in CS and the complexity that exists.
November 2, 2019
Very helpful, a good introductory book for the subject.
April 23, 2024
A useful book for self-taught programmers, with lots of good topics on CS fundamentals (I read the revised 2014 version).
February 8, 2017
This college textbook is good for anyone interested in learning more about one of the most important aspects of modern life: computing systems and networking. I was impressed that the questions were not unreasonably difficult or unclear.
June 28, 2016
Very basic. Good fundamentals.
October 18, 2016
Very good overview for Computer Science. It also does not shy away from details that could be helpful in developing a more in depth education in the area of Computer Science.
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