Raspberry Pi Manual
A practical guide to the revolutionary small computer
Published on 22. February 2013
Book
Hardback
176 pages
978-0-85733-295-0 (ISBN)
Description
Foreword by Eben and Liz Upton
The Haynes Raspberry Pi Manual is the perfect introduction to the revolutionary and affordable new small computer. Aimed at those who are switching on their Raspberry Pi for the first time, this manual introduces various aspects of computing, programming and software development - subjects that have been sadly absent from the school curriculum for many years. With expert authorship and the trademark Haynes 'how to' approach, this is the manual everyone needs to get started with the Raspberry Pi, whether at home or in the classroom.
The Haynes Raspberry Pi Manual is the perfect introduction to the revolutionary and affordable new small computer. Aimed at those who are switching on their Raspberry Pi for the first time, this manual introduces various aspects of computing, programming and software development - subjects that have been sadly absent from the school curriculum for many years. With expert authorship and the trademark Haynes 'how to' approach, this is the manual everyone needs to get started with the Raspberry Pi, whether at home or in the classroom.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Somerset
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Haynes Publishing Group
Dimensions
Height: 270 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
797 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-85733-295-0 (9780857332950)
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Person
Dr Gray Girling studied computer science at the University of Cambridge and was involved in testing one of the very first BBC Micros for Acorn Computers in the early 1980s. He has since worked for Acorn and a host of other computer and technology companies. As an engineer for Broadcom, he has been involved closely with the development of the Raspberry Pi computer, and is perfectly placed to provide a thorough and authoritative introduction to using and programming it.
Content
The Raspberry Pi computer promises to be both popular and significant due to its fantastically low price of GBP22. Trusted Haynes 'how to' approach is perfect for beginners. Author comes recommended by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Starts from first principles and introduces basic programming (coding) skills. Hardware and software utility belts; key tools for using the Raspberry Pi. Interesting full-blown software and hardware projects to try out.