How to Count (Programming for Mere Mortals Book 1)

How to Count (Programming for Mere Mortals Book 1)

"Programming for Mere Mortals" is a series of books designed to introduce the concepts of programming from the ground up to a reader who has never written a line of code.<br /><br />Unlike most programming books which aim to teach you a particular language or operating system, this series focuses on the core fundamentals that are common to programming any computer.<br /><br />In a laid-back, conversational tone, "How to Count" introduces you to math topics that are essential to becoming a successful programmer, including:<br /><br />- Numeric bases (decimal, binary, hexadecimal)<br />- Signed vs. unsigned numbers<br />- Floating point and fixed point arithmetic<br /><br />This short, easily understood book will quickly get you thinking like a programmer.<br /><br />Steven Frank has been a professional programmer since 1994, and co-founded the well-known Mac software company Panic, Inc.