Computer Systems A Programmer's Perspective 3rd Edition

Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective 3rd (Global Edition)

Authors: Randal E. Bryant, David R. O’Hallaron
Binding: Paperback (Global Edition)
Paper Quality: White Paper
Category: Computer Science, Systems Programming, Operating Systems
Recommended For:
BSCS, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering students, programmers, and developers who want to deeply understand how hardware and software interact, and how programs run at the machine level.

Key Points:

1. Bridges Programming and Computer Architecture
   Helps programmers understand how computer systems execute programs, store information, and communicate, enabling them to write better-performing, secure, and efficient code.

2. C Language and Assembly-Level Exploration
   Teaches systems programming using C and x86-64 Assembly, offering a bottom-up view of program execution, memory hierarchy, and I/O.

3. Covers Essential Topics in Depth
   Includes data representation, machine-level programming, processor architecture, memory hierarchy, linking, exceptional control flow, virtual memory, and network programming.

4. Hands-On and Practical
   Loaded with code examples, labs, practice problems, and debugging tips, the book provides a strong hands-on foundation.

5. Perfect for Building Real-World Skills
   Ideal for students preparing for systems-level interviews, and developers interested in performance optimization, debugging, or systems design.

6. Trusted Academic Resource
   Widely used in top computer science programs worldwide, this is a foundational textbook for understanding what happens "under the hood" of code.