Understanding Computer Systems

Hardware and Software Fundamentals

Introduction

Computer systems consist of two main components: hardware and software. Hardware refers to the physical elements of a computer, while software comprises the instructions and data that control the hardware.

Software

Software can be categorized into:

  • Application Software: Programs designed for specific tasks, such as word processing or gaming.
  • System Software: Programs that manage and control the computer’s hardware, including the operating system (OS) and
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Web & Mobile Development Concepts: Node, Express, Angular, Dart

Node.js Hello World Example

Create a simple Node.js HTTP server:

  1. Install Node.js if you haven’t already.
  2. Create a file named server.js and add the following code:
const http = require('http');

const server = http.createServer((req, res) => { res.writeHead(200, { 'Content-Type': 'text/plain' }); res.end('Hello World\n'); });

const PORT = 3000; server.listen(PORT, () => { console.log(Server running at <a href="http://localhost:${PORT}/">http://localhost:${PORT}/</a>); });

  1. Run the server
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SIP and H.323 Protocols: Architecture, Components, and Functionality

SIP: Session Initiation Protocol

SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) is a signaling protocol used at the application layer to create, modify, and terminate sessions with one or more participants. These sessions can include voice, video, data, and other forms of internet media.

IETF Architecture Protocols

The IETF architecture includes protocols such as:

  • RTP and RTCP: Provide real-time delivery of media.
  • RTSP: A real-time streaming protocol that provides a supply-demand mechanism in real time.
  • SDP: Session
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Understanding Computer Architecture: Buses, Addressing, and Memory

Computer Bus Architecture

Bus: In computer architecture, a bus is a transport mechanism that logically connects several peripherals using the same set of wires. This concept is similar to a shuttle, facilitating internal data transfers within a computer system during operation.

A bus is defined as a set of electrical connectors, typically metal tracks printed on the motherboard, through which signals travel. These signals correspond to the binary machine language used by the microprocessor.

The main

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Cryptography, Socket Programming, and Python OOP Concepts

Cryptography, Socket Programming, and Python OOP

Base64 EncodingBase64 Decoding
import base64 #encoding
encoded_data = base64.b64encode(bytes('D','ascii'))
print("Encoded text with base 64 is")
print(encoded_data)
import base64 #decoding
decoded_data = base64.b64decode("RW5jb2RlIHRoaXMgdGV4dA==")
print("decoded text is ")
print(decoded_data)

Ciphers and Encoding

  • Caesar’s Cipher: Simple cipher that uses an offset of 3. You just add the offset to the characters.
  • Transposition Cipher: “hello world”
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Core Concepts in C and Python Programming

Role of Functions in Programming

Functions play a crucial role in programming by improving code organization, reusability, and efficiency. Here are five key roles of functions:

  1. Modularity: Functions break down a program into smaller, manageable blocks, making the code easier to understand and maintain.
  2. Reusability: Once defined, a function can be called multiple times, reducing redundancy and avoiding repetitive code.
  3. Abstraction: Functions hide complex logic behind a simple interface, allowing programmers
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