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Computer Architecture Roadmap - Beginner

Follow this step-by-step roadmap to master computer_architecture at Beginner level

1

Introduction to Computer Architecture

2 weeks
  • ▹What is Computer Architecture?
  • ▹Computer Organization vs Computer Architecture
  • ▹Von Neumann vs Harvard Architecture
  • ▹Basic Components of a Computer System
  • ▹Instruction Cycle (Fetch, Decode, Execute)
2

Number Systems & Data Representation

2 weeks
  • ▹Binary, Octal, Decimal, Hexadecimal
  • ▹Signed & Unsigned Numbers
  • ▹Floating Point Representation
  • ▹Character Encoding (ASCII, Unicode)
  • ▹Boolean Algebra Basics
3

Basic CPU Organization

3 weeks
  • ▹Registers
  • ▹ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit)
  • ▹Control Unit (CU)
  • ▹Instruction Set Basics
  • ▹Machine Language vs Assembly Language
4

Memory Fundamentals

2 weeks
  • ▹RAM, ROM, Cache, Virtual Memory
  • ▹Memory Hierarchy
  • ▹Primary vs Secondary Storage
  • ▹Memory Addressing Modes
  • ▹Bus Systems (Data, Address, Control)
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