Computer
Science is concerned with "the study of symbol-manipulating machines, with
communication between man and machine and with the application of these
machines".
Who invented the computer? Answer to this question would not be simple enough, the real answer is that many inventors contributed to the history of computers and defining computer as a complex piece of machinery made up of many parts used to solve complex problems.
Thirty year ago
the most common interaction with computer was via punch card and type
writer-styled terminals. The most dramatic developments have been the
integration of technologies , such as low-cost, high-capacity storage media,
high-definition video and audio processors, touch sensitive displays, motion
sensors, compression algorithms, to name just a few of the majors.
Evolution:- Computer science is a branch of Mathematics which generally consists of theoretical foundation of information and computation. Focus on practical implementation and teach us how to implement and apply this information in real world like theoretical aspects of algorithms to practical aspect of implementing these algorithms. Computer Science can be viewed as the science of problem solving, designing, analyzing and verifying the solutions.
Computer Science has connection to other disciplines or other industry domains like Consumer goods, health care, insurance and banking domain, for which finding a solution requires both computer science expertise and knowledge of particular domain. This result in wide range of specialties like computer architect, System Engineer, Software engineer, graphics expert and so on, where each specific area focuses on particular challenges.
Hi Vimal,
ReplyDeleteIt is true that computer was not invented as just a single piece of invention, but rather a series of complex inventions that happened over the years. I also believe is that computer science not just results in wider range of specialties but it has become an integral part of every invention.
As for your writing, I guess you missed out on your 1st sentence to be bold-faced and a few grammar errors here and there...
Keep up the good work!
I enjoyed reading your post Vimal. While the content as interesting, I did not feel like I really understood the history of computer science. It seemed like you were explaining more of what computer science is in general. However I still liked your blog. Keep up the good work.
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