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From Front Panel to Program: Thinking Like a PDP-8
Transistors, logic gates, flip-flops, full adders, memory, and blinking LEDs. The PDP-8 is a great computer to learn about traditional digital electronics and simple computer architecture.
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SIMD in the 90s: Programming Intel's Pentium MMX
If you used PCs in the 90s, you probably remember the 'Intel Inside MMX' stickers. This article explores Intel's major attempt at bringing SIMD instructions to mainstream desktop CPUs.
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Compilers and Formal Languages
Create a toy programming language from the ground up & learn about interpreters & compilers.
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Using the 'Sandwich Method' to Teach Mathematics
Many students have asked me if I'll ever record a course called 'Math for Programmers.' I am inclined to say that won't happen anytime soon... or at least not the way most people expect it.
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Courses and tutorials to learn computer science, programming, and mathematics.
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How PlayStation Graphics & Visual Artefacts Work
The PlayStation has some unorthodox methods for generating 3D graphics. This article explains how PS1 graphics work & covers some important visual artefacts that are associated with Sony's console.
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The Impact of Jungle Music in 90s Video Game Development
Jungle music was found in countless games from the early 90s. This article goes over what jungle is, where it comes from, and why it was the perfect match for PlayStation & Nintendo 64 games.
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