Computer Science Why
Answers to Computer Science Questions They Don't Cover in Class
1st Edition
Published on 19. March 2026
150 pages
978-1-040-53168-6 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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.
More details
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
33 Tables, black and white; 7 Line drawings, black and white; 15 Halftones, black and white; 22 Illustrations, black and white
File size
8,41 MB
ISBN-13
978-1-040-53168-6 (9781040531686)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Rachael Little | Christopher Little | Len Little
Computer Science Why
Answers to Computer Science Questions They Don't Cover in Class
Book
approx. 03/2026
1st Edition
Chapman & Hall/CRC
€76.00
Not yet published
Rachael Little | Christopher Little | Len Little
Computer Science Why
Answers to Computer Science Questions They Don't Cover in Class
Book
approx. 03/2026
1st Edition
Chapman & Hall/CRC
€212.40
Not yet published
Persons
Rachael Little has a lifelong passion for computer technology and is currently finishing a PhD in Computer Science studies.
Christopher Little has a lifelong career in (and passion for) software and computer technology.
Len Little has a lifelong passion for technology and is currently in undergraduate Computer Science studies.
Christopher Little has a lifelong career in (and passion for) software and computer technology.
Len Little has a lifelong passion for technology and is currently in undergraduate Computer Science studies.
Content
Architecture History Infrastructure Networking and Security Programming
