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Introduction to Computing - Software and Hardware Fundamentals

Caleb Curry via YouTube

Overview

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This short course surveys software and hardware fundamentals, introducing programming, web development, computing theory, and computer components such as RAM, storage, GPUs, and processors. It also explains serial and parallel computing and the client-server model.

Syllabus

00:00:00 - Introduction
00:01:31 - What we Will Cover
00:03:44 - Getting Started
00:04:19 - Beginner Programming
00:04:33 - Intermediate Topics
00:06:24 - Web Development
00:07:06 - Computing Theory
00:08:22 - Computer Hardware
00:09:18 - The Motherboard
00:09:25 - RAM
00:10:19 - Storage
00:12:41 - In-Memory Data Stores
00:13:54 - Caching
00:15:18 - GPU
00:17:21 - Processor Cores
00:18:10 - Serial and Parallel Computing
00:20:37 - ARM and x86
00:22:00 - Server vs Client
00:24:44 - Summary

Taught by

Caleb Curry

Reviews

4.0 rating, based on 1 Class Central review

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  • This was a very useful course for building my understanding of computers. I learned the difference between hardware and software and how the different components of a computer work together. The explanations were simple and easy to follow, which made it a good starting point for someone beginning their IT journey. I especially enjoyed learning about the basic functions of computer hardware and software. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to understand the fundamentals of computing before moving on to more advanced IT topics.

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