Mastering the Foundations: John P. Hayes’s Computer Architecture and Organization
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"Computer Architecture and Organization" by John P. Hayes is a comprehensive textbook that provides an in-depth introduction to the field of computer architecture and organization. The book covers the fundamental principles of computer design, including data representation, instruction sets, memory hierarchy, input/output systems, and parallel processing.