Great Principles Category Narratives


Peter J. Denning, Investigator,
with Craig Martell


6/20/07




The principles of computing can be organized into seven categories, each emphasizing a unique perspective on computation.  They are listed below.  Click the category names to access the PDF files of overview narratives.

Computation
A new way of science

Communication
Moving data reliably from one place to another

Coordination
One out of many

Recollection
Getting it back later

Automation
Delegating tasks to computational systems

Evaluation
Answering the performance Questions

Design
Reliable and dependable form and function