Frequent Questions About Computer Science

What's Computer Science? – An Introduction

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Computer Science is the science of computers! Computers have done a great deal of help for us. Look! You're here just because of a computer! You're able to know the world just because of this computer! You're on Facebook just because of a computer. You have a thousand friends just because you have a computer. Now do you see the importance of a computer? Although computers are great, we don't recommend spending all day sitting in front of a computer!

How Were Computers Invented?

The person who is known for sparking the idea of a computer was Charles Babbage. However, modern computers only came into existence about 100 years after Babbage's death.

To learn about the about the origins of computers visit History of Computers. This page covers the whole history, origin and invention of the personal computers we use today.

What's RAM?

RAM is a short form for Random Access Memory. RAM is a type of storage device for data inside a computer. The problem about RAM is that it keeps the data on "display" or in "access" only when it is summoned and worked with. RAM is volatile, which is why the data never remains there permanently. It is only used to access the saved data in secondary storage devices, such as hard drives , CD RW discs, USB drives, etc.

Learn more about RAM at Random Access Memory.

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What is Javascript?

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