Summary
Praise for the previous edition:
"One of the most user-friendly and enlightening books for field outsiders, this handy volume promotes clear understanding of a complex subject. Highly recommended."—Library Journal
Encyclopedia of Computer Science and Technology, Fourth Edition is the latest installment for all of the most recent technological and social developments in the vast world of computer science. This eBook provides an extensive summary of how technology has developed over decades, the future of computer programs and applications, and the significance of computer components. Featuring hundreds of entries that detail the contributions in computer development, hardware, operating systems, and networking, this newly revised edition is an essential read for anyone interested in the fields of computer science, technology and even medicine. As technology continues to develop rapidly, this eBook provides vital information for programming languages and software, key concepts such as virtual reality and machine learning, as well as the major corporations and key players in the field.
About the Author(s)
Harry Henderson is an educational and technical editor and writer in the areas of mathematics and computer science. He is the author of A to Z of Computer Scientists; Global Terrorism, Revised Edition; and Career Opportunities in Computers and Cyberspace, Second Edition, all for Facts On File.