The third edition of Introduction to Computing Systems: From bits &
gates to C/C++ and beyond is designed to give students a strong
foundation of computing early on in their coursework. The book is in two
parts: (a) the underlying structure of a computer, and (b) programming
in two high-level languages and programming methodology. Taking a
bottom-up approach from foundational concepts, such as how a computer
operates, to more high-level programming languages enables students to
understand each concept while working through the text. This bottom-up
approach can lead students to more conceptual understanding and
application with less memorizing.