Finally, you can learn computation theory and programming language design in an engaging, practical way. Understanding Computation explains theoretical computer science in a context you'll recognize, helping you appreciate why these ideas matter and how they can inform your day-to-day programming.
Finally, you can learn computation theory and programming language design in an engaging, practical way. Understanding Computation explains theoretical computer science in a context you'll recognize, helping you appreciate why these ideas matter and how they can inform your day-to-day programming.
Tom is a computer scientist and programmer, and the founder of Codon, a digital product consultancy in London. He works as a consultant, mentor and trainer, helping companies to improve the quality and clarity of their approach to creating software products, usually on the web. He has lectured on optimizing compilers at the University of Cambridge, co-organizes the Ruby Manor conference, and is a member of the London Ruby User Group.
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1. Preface 2. Chapter 1: Just Enough Ruby 3. Programs and Machines * Chapter 2: The Meaning of Programs * Chapter 3: The Simplest Computers * Chapter 4: Just Add Power * Chapter 5: The Ultimate Machine 4. Computation and Computability * Chapter 6: Programming with Nothing * Chapter 7: Universality Is Everywhere * Chapter 8: Impossible Programs * Chapter 9: Programming in Toyland 5. Afterword 6. Colophon
