{"product_id":"computer-science-why-answers-to-computer-science-questions-they-dont-cover-in-class-9781032856742","title":"Computer Science Why: Answers to Computer Science Questions They Don't Cover in Class","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Rachael Little | Christopher Little | Len Little\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Software Development \u0026amp; Engineering - Computer Graphics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eComputer Science Why\u003c\/em\u003e is a book that presents a straightforward, curiosity-based approach to filling in the blanks around common, introductory material taught in Computer Science (CS) 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions include: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy do computers have trouble with floating point numbers?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy is it called Bluetooth? Why does it use that symbol?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy is it called bootstrapping?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy don't modifications to function parameters persist once the function returns?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhy do we use the QWERTY keyboard?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e... and many more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for both students and IT professionals, this book provides the clear \"why\" to answer so many unstated CS questions. Take any example in this book, from base 2 to time zones, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CRC Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47567757639831,"sku":"9781032856742","price":4411.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781032856742.webp?v=1774863304","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/computer-science-why-answers-to-computer-science-questions-they-dont-cover-in-class-9781032856742","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}