An excellent introduction to systems—with a perfect format. Matthews clearly conveys systems topics in a way that makes sense for students with a compAn excellent introduction to systems—with a perfect format. Matthews clearly conveys systems topics in a way that makes sense for students with a computer science background. As a course textbook or a reference, this book serves well and you will learn a great deal from it....more
An absolutely excellent text for anyone studying computer science or algorithms. The authors are incredibly talented at explaining complex topics simpAn absolutely excellent text for anyone studying computer science or algorithms. The authors are incredibly talented at explaining complex topics simply. They break down these algorithms, mathematical proofs, and concepts into bite-sized pieces that are easy to digest. As far as textbooks go, this one reads in such a pleasant way, as though the authors are personally guiding you through the world of algorithms....more