Are there courses that teach computer construction from logic gates to an operating system?

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Asked By MellowPine42 On

Aside from Nand2Tetris, are there any courses or closely connected book series that guide you through the full stack of building a computer? I'm looking for a progression from basic gate logic and circuit design through assembly language, higher-level programming, compiler construction, and finally an operating system. Ideally, the course would demonstrate how the layers fit together and how a complete computer can be built from simple components. If no single course covers this, what would be the best way to study the subject independently?

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Answered By SilverWren33 On

Nand2Tetris is already unusually comprehensive because it deliberately connects all those layers. You may find more depth by following it with separate courses or books on computer architecture, compiler design, and operating systems rather than looking for one identical replacement.

Answered By QuietHarbor58 On

A major issue is what “from scratch” means. Making semiconductors from raw materials or fabricating modern processors is an enormous industrial process, while building a computer from commercially available chips or transistors is much more manageable. Define that boundary first, then combine resources for digital logic, architecture, assembly, compilers, and operating systems.

Answered By CedarFox91 On

The scope is close to several areas of computer and electrical engineering. A single course can give you a useful tour, but mastering everything from logic circuits through compilers and operating systems would take much longer than one class. It’s best to choose a specific depth and build outward from there.

Answered By BrightMango26 On

For the hardware side, start with a solid computer architecture textbook. Ben Eater’s video series are also useful because they demonstrate a simple processor and related circuits with accessible, hands-on explanations.

Answered By OrbitingKite7 On

Turing Complete is a game-based way to explore many of these ideas. You build increasingly complicated digital systems while learning how the pieces fit together, so it can be a fun supplement to a more formal course.

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