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Ask HN: Help finding a programming primer posted on HN several years ago?

3 pointsby syedkarimover 1 year ago
A few years ago I came across a website that explained computers and programming starting with binary. It was a black and white, almost text-only website with about 100 pages. It did a great job of explaining every abstraction layer in very clear, basic terms. I thought it would be a perfect starting point for my kids. Sadly, I lost the link. I’ve spent hours looking for it.<p>Does anyone remember what I’m talking about?

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montgomery_rover 1 year ago
Was it this one? <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;reasonablypolymorphic.com&#x2F;book&#x2F;preface" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;reasonablypolymorphic.com&#x2F;book&#x2F;preface</a><p>- it does what you describe, at least! All the best for your search….
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Qemover 1 year ago
I have no idea what is this site. But the bottom-up approach description is reminiscent of the book The Pattern on the Stone, by Danny Hillis: <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.m.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;The_Pattern_on_the_Stone" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;en.m.wikipedia.org&#x2F;wiki&#x2F;The_Pattern_on_the_Stone</a>