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What is computer science / what is important in programming languages
1st Lecture Harold Abelson on Structure and Interpretation of
Computer Programs:
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The first 30 minutes outline why computer science is not a good
name; and what defines a programming language.
After that, there is a short break, followed by an introduction to
LISP.
Some history on UNIX (and implicitly C)
- this short review touches upon the language B, which was the
predecessor of the now widely spread language C.
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