Learn and explore computer basics, its history, hardware, software, number systems, and the anatomy of a computer.

Computer Science Bootcamp

This module covers the basics of computers and delves into software development. We’ll start by studying the essentials of computers, including their history, hardware, and software. Next, we’ll explore information representation and number systems, including the binary representation of text, colors, and images. Then, we’ll understand the anatomy of a computer, from logic gates to input/output devices, memory, and the central processing unit. Finally, we’ll dive deep into the software side of computers, including computer programming, the lifecycle of a program, and software application development. By the end of this module, we’ll have gained foundational skills to advance our careers in computer technology.

Computing Basics


## How is data stored in memory?
To store one bit of data in memory, we use a circuit, called a **latch**, that remembers or stores the previous input unless it's reset. 

**D latch** is like a special switch that can remember one piece (bit) of data. It has two inputs: the data bit we want to remember (D) and an enabling control button (E). When input (E) is enabled (E=1), the latch locks the data information we gave it and keeps it. D could either be 1 or 0. When the input (E) is not enabled (E=0), the latch keeps the same information it had before. So, it's like a memory box that can hold one bit of data (as either 1 or 0) until we change it.


# How is data stored in memory?
To store one bit of data in memory, we use a circuit, called a **latch**, that remembers or stores the previous input unless it's reset. 

Introduction

Computer Basics

Binary System

Essential Number Systems

Binary Arithmetic

Using Binary to Represent Information

Getting to Know Computers

The Software - Computer Programming

Building a Software Application

Conclusion

Storage Unit

How is data stored in memory?

D Latch