Understanding the Digital World: What You Need to Know about Computers, the Internet, Privacy, and Security, Second Edition Brian W. Kernighan's is an English-language textbook about how computers, software, and networks work. This book is intended for students in higher education and provides a clear insight into the digital world.
This updated edition covers the construction and operation of computers, the fundamentals of programming, and the functions of the internet and the web. It also discusses important topics such as privacy, security, intellectual property rights, and the societal impacts of digital technologies. The book includes new chapters on Python programming, big data, and machine learning.
Important for anyone who wants to understand more about the digital world. With numerous illustrations, a glossary of key terms, and references to additional sources, this title is a valuable reference for study and professional practice.
Topics such as computing, information technology, and the internet form the core of this accessible work.