A Dictionary of Computer Science

by Andrew Butterfield (editor), Gerard Ekembe Ngondi (Editor), Anne Kerr (Editor)

Previously named A Dictionary of Computing, this bestselling dictionary has been renamed A Dictionary of Computer Science, and fully revised by a team of computer specialists, making it the most up-to-date and authoritative guide to computing available. Containing over 6,500 entries and with expanded coverage of multimedia, computer applications, networking, and personal computer science, it is a comprehensive reference work encompassing all aspectsof the subject and is as valuable for home and office users as it is indispensable for students of computer science.Terms are defined in a jargon-free and concise manner with helpful examples where relevant. The dictionary contains approximately 150 new entries including cloud computing, cross-site scripting, iPad, semantic attack, smartphone, and virtual learning environment. Recommended web links for many entries, accessible via the Dictionary of Computer Science companion website, providevaluable further information and the appendices include useful resources such as generic domain names, file extensions, and the Greek alphabet.This dictionary is suitable for anyone who uses computers, and is ideal for students of computer science and the related fields of IT, maths, physics, media communications, electronic engineering, and natural sciences.

Genres: Science

641 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2016

Reviews

[Ahmed Atif Abrar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Much helpful for an EEE student too (certainly CS/CSE was the brainchild of electrical engineers, a fact we, mostly the learners, forget very often). For your microcontroller/embedded systems course, keep it by your side.

[Bhavani Shankar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cool!

[Ayham أيهم · Rating 3 out of 5]

More entries on the pioneers of the field is required

[Nkavvadias · Rating 3 out of 5]

While covering enough ground, the definitions used in this dictionary feel too rigid and academical. Many terms are defined without sympathy for the reader. There is almost zero actual language used as it is in the field likely in the attempt for the material to be understandable to non-experts. In the attempt to be both precise and informative something is missing.