Code
Charles Petzold
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Code
by Charles Petzold, Charles Petzold
Published
2000
Publisher
Microsoft Press
Pages
393
ISBN-13
9780735634688
ISBN-10
0735634688
Description
What do flashlights, the British invasion, black cats, and seesaws have to do with computers? In CODE, they show us the ingenious ways we manipulate language and invent new means of communicating with each other. And through CODE, we see how this ingenuity and our very human compulsion to communicate have driven the technological innovations of the past two centuries. Using everyday objects and familiar language systems such as Braille and Morse code, author Charles Petzold weaves an illuminating narrative for anyone who’s ever wondered about the secret inner life of computers and other smart machines. It’s a cleverly illustrated and eminently comprehensible story—and along the way, you’ll discover you’ve gained a real context for understanding today’s world of PCs, digital media, and the Internet. No matter what your level of technical savvy, CODE will charm you—and perhaps even awaken the technophile within.
Subjects
Financial Management
Financial audit
Managerial Accounting
Advances in Computers, Volume 49 (Advances in Computers)
Reconfigurable Processor Array A Bit Sliced Parallel Computer (USA)
Software Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Code?
This edition of Code has approximately 393 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Code?
For most readers, Code typically takes between 8h 11m and 5h 28m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 98,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 33m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 98,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Code?
The estimated word count for Code is approximately 98,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Code?
Code was written by Charles Petzold, Charles Petzold.
When was Code published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2000. The original work may have been published on a different date.