Computer Language

Even if you are a complete newbie in the field of computer programming, that’s perfectly fine. By starting out with a beginner’s guide, everything will be thoroughly explained for you to eliminate any confusion you may have along the way. Not only is this considerably cheaper than enrolling in an online course or attending college lecture but it also allows for flexibility in your tight schedule so you don’t have to worry about deadlines or being thrown out of class for too many absences.

Looking at the emergence of generative AI, Language Machines presents a new theory of meaning in language and computation, arguing that humanistic scholarship misconstrues how large language models (LLMs) function. Seeing LLMs as a convergence of computation and language, Leif Weatherby contends that AI does not simulate cognition, as widely believed, but rather creates culture.

The Only AI & Computer Science Reference You Will Ever Need Tired of juggling twenty books, three courses, and hundreds of blog posts just to understand one concept? This encyclopedia ends that. Over 1,000 pages — from computer science foundations to deploying production LLM systems — organized so every concept buil2026ds on the last. What's Inside 49 Major Topics with complete coverage: CS Foundations, Algorithms, Systems Design, Databases, Cloud/DevOps, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, LLMs, MLOps, Cybersecurity, AI Safety, and Future Technologies 335+ Reference Tables ...

In Build a Large Language Model (from Scratch) bestselling author Sebastian Raschka guides you step by step through creating your own LLM. Each stage is explained with clear text, diagrams, and examples. You’ll go from the initial design and creation, to pretraining on a general corpus, and on to fine-tuning for specific tasks.

The Basic Objective for writing this book “C++ For Beginners” is to provide complete guidance for the students to learn basics of C++. The idea on our mind was to focus on basic aspect of programming. To Fulfil this Purpose, we have included bunch of practical examples for the beginners. This book provides complete guide for the students to learn basics of C++.The language is very simple and easy to understand. The order in which these elements are discussed reflects our goal of helping the reader to create useful programs at every step of the way. In this book you will cover these ...

Local LLM Setup: A Practical Guide to Running Large Language Models on Your Own Computer Want to run AI models on your own computer instead of depending entirely on cloud-based AI services? Local LLM Setup is a practical, beginner-friendly guide to understanding and running Large Language Models (LLMs) locally. It explains the concepts, tools, and techniques you need to build your own local AI environment and gradually turn it into useful AI applications. You will learn: What local LLMs are and how they work Local LLMs vs. cloud-based AI models CPU, RAM, GPU, VRAM, and storage requirements ...

In this comprehensive guide to C programming, readers embark on a journey that starts with the basics and advances to the most sophisticated applications of C. Authored by the writer of numerous number 1 titles, J.J.F. Reibel, this book meticulously explores the language’s most powerful features while emphasizing the crucial role C has played—and continues to play—in powering technology since the late 20th century.

Unlock the potential of Generative AI with this Large Language Model production-ready playbook for seamless deployment, optimization, and scaling. This hands-on guide takes you beyond theory, offering expert strategies for integrating LLMs into real-world applications using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), vector databases, PEFT, LoRA, and scalable inference architectures. Whether you're an ML engineer, data scientist, or MLOps practitioner, you’ll gain the technical know-how to operationalize LLMs efficiently, reduce compute costs, and ensure rock-solid reliability in production.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From linguist Adam Aleksic, known as @etymologynerd on social media, comes a captivating exploration of how internet algorithms are transforming language and communication in unprecedented ways. “Packed with fascinating facts, of-the-moment observations, and a...

Microsoft project veteran Scott Berkun offers a collection of essays on field-tested philosophies and strategies for defining, leading, and managing projects. Each essay distills complex concepts and challenges into practical nuggets of useful advice, and the new edition now adds more value for leaders and managers of projects everywhere.  

From the coauthor of Algorithms to Live By, an exploration of the quest to use mathematics to describe the ways we think, from its origins three hundred years ago to the ideas behind modern AI systems and the ways in which they still differ from human minds Everyone has a basic understanding of...

This program includes an introduction read by the author. No recent scientific enterprise has proved as alluring, terrifying, and filled with extravagant promise and frustrating setbacks as artificial intelligence. The award-winning author Melanie Mitchell, a leading computer scientist, now...

Does your child seem to understand much more than he can say? Does he struggle to say words that other kids his age say effortlessly? If so, he may have childhood apraxia of speech (CAS), a neurological, motor-based speech disorder which is characterized by difficulty planning and organizing the...

Introducing "Navigating Computer Systems Architecture": Your all-in-one comprehensive guide to the fascinating world of computer systems architecture! Are you ready to embark on a captivating journey through the intricate mechanisms that power the digital devices we use every day? This insightful eBook is your ultimate resource to mastering the essential concepts that shape the world of computing today. From the industry's time-tested principles to today's cutting-edge breakthroughs, "Navigating Computer Systems Architecture" provides you with a spectacular bird's-eye view of the entire ...

This program is read by the author and includes a bonus interview with the author. “Engaging and entertaining, this work is essential listening for anyone following the potentially explosive development of AI.” —AudioFile Shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Nonfiction A riveting story...

Are you interested in learning the basics of administrative functions in Windows PowerShell? Windows PowerShell is rapidly becoming the solution that Operators turn to with its powerful combination of a command-line speed, scripting language. This guide is an introduction to the different versions of Windows PowerShell, where you'll have an opportunity to learn how to repeat or replace the manual and time-consuming operations with different automated solutions. In this guide, you'll be introduced to the Windows PowerShell console and the Integrated Scripting Environment (ISE) as the ...

"Fabulous Adventures in Data Structures and Algorithms" invites you to step off the beaten path and explore interesting, unfamiliar, and even exotic algorithms that will challenge your perspective and elevate your code. Legendary language designer Eric Lippert guides you with a refreshing, conversational approach, providing beautifully practical examples that highlight the recurring patterns behind stubborn coding problems. You'll begin with a fresh look at foundational, thread-safe, and persistent immutable data structures.

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This book offers an overview of computer science from a perspective that is accessible to those without an extensive technical background. While the field of computer science encompasses a vast array of complex topics and applications, this work endeavors to present these concepts in a clear and approachable manner. Through the exploration of various aspects of computer science, readers will gain a foundational understanding of this rapidly-evolving field, even in the absence of prior experience or technical expertise. This literary work is not intended to serve as a technical reference or ...

Unlock the secret world of computer science with a playful STEM guide that turns coding into a creative superpower. Perfect for curious minds on the morning school commute or enjoying a quiet afternoon, this imaginative journey explains exactly how machines think. Listeners join a cast of...