Programming for Mere Mortals is a series of books designed to introduce the concepts of programming from the ground up to a reader who has never written a line of code.
Unlike most programming books which aim to teach you a particular language or operating system, this series focuses on the core fundamentals that are common to programming any computer.
The first volume, How to Count (approx. 70 pages), introduces you in a laid-back, conversational tone to math concepts that are essential to becoming a successful programmer. Topics include:
- Numeric bases (decimal, binary, hexadecimal)
- Signed vs. unsigned numbers
- Units of data measure
- Floating point and fixed point arithmetic
This short, easily understood book will quickly get you thinking like a programmer.