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