--- product_id: 72774054 title: "Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective, 3 Edition" price: "£38.28" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/72774054-computer-systems-a-programmers-perspective-3-edition store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Heavy C programming focus 3rd Edition, 2018 release Deep dive into computer architecture Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective, 3 Edition **Price:** £38.28 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📚 Unlock the secrets of your machine — code smarter, architect better! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective, 3 Edition - **How much does it cost?** £38.28 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/72774054-computer-systems-a-programmers-perspective-3-edition) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **C Programming Immersion:** Leverage extensive C code examples to bridge theory and real-world programming challenges. - • **Practice-Driven Learning:** Hundreds of practice problems with detailed answers let you benchmark your progress and sharpen skills. - • **Durable Hardcover Edition:** Invest in the premium hardcover to avoid the pitfalls of error-prone international editions. - • **Trusted Academic Resource:** Highly rated and widely adopted textbook, perfect for serious learners and future tech leaders. - • **Master Computer Architecture with Confidence:** Step-by-step concepts from fundamentals to advanced topics ensure you never get lost in complexity. ## Overview Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective, 3rd Edition (2018) by Bryant and O'Hallaron is a comprehensive textbook that demystifies computer architecture through a practice-oriented approach. With a strong emphasis on C programming, it guides readers from foundational concepts to complex system-level details, making it an essential resource for students and professionals aiming to deepen their understanding of how computers work internally. ## Description Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective, 3 Edition Third Edition Edition by David and Bryant, & Randal O'Hallaron Condition: New. This is called "New" on the front page cover and it is the 2018 Edition. Review: Computer Architecture comes alive - This book presents computer architecture, an often challenging subject, in a lively and practical way. The book starts with fundamental concepts and incrementally introduces more confusing topics. Strengths: 1. The book’s approach is heavily dependent on practice. There are loads of practice examples and answers to the questions provided in the book. That way, students can compare their work examples with the answers in the book. 2. Concepts in the book are explained from first principle. Detailed illustrations are given to clarify key concepts and ideas. 3. Sharpens programming skills. C Programming is used heavily in this book. For those who understand C, the codes that support discussions can easily be applied to more significant problems. Students new to C programming get an opportunity to learn C programming from the “Asides” in the book. Weaknesses: 1. Some answers to practice problems are wrong. Students could do well cross-checking those answers elsewhere. 2. Using other programming languages in addition to C ( perhaps C++ or Java) to explain concepts will come in handy. 3. This particular product has weak pages. Care should be taken when flipping pages. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone keen on understanding the core concepts of computer architecture while shaping their programming skills. Moreover, the book arrived on time and was in good condition. Review: Great book - You may be tempted to save a buck and order the paperback international edition. Don't do it. The international edition is poorly printed and riddled with errors. Get the normal hardcover edition (as in the attached image). Provided you get the right edition (ISBN 9780134092669), this is a superb book. It explains in excellent detail the low-level workings of processors and operating systems. It's a well-written book that contains a lot of great material. Initially got this as a semester rental, but I'm going to pay the extra $100 and buy it. That said, not an easy read: it's required reading for one of my undergraduate classes and is a bit dense at times (chapter 2, for example, rigorously derives important properties of unsigned and signed integers). You'll also probably need some real experience using C or something before you can really grok it. ## Features - Brand: Pearson India Education Services Pvt. Ltd. - Language: english ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #78,138 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #630 in Textbooks (Special Features Stores) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 663 Reviews | ## Images ![Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective, 3 Edition - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81OYJQPRLML.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Computer Architecture comes alive *by M***S on November 8, 2024* This book presents computer architecture, an often challenging subject, in a lively and practical way. The book starts with fundamental concepts and incrementally introduces more confusing topics. Strengths: 1. The book’s approach is heavily dependent on practice. There are loads of practice examples and answers to the questions provided in the book. That way, students can compare their work examples with the answers in the book. 2. Concepts in the book are explained from first principle. Detailed illustrations are given to clarify key concepts and ideas. 3. Sharpens programming skills. C Programming is used heavily in this book. For those who understand C, the codes that support discussions can easily be applied to more significant problems. Students new to C programming get an opportunity to learn C programming from the “Asides” in the book. Weaknesses: 1. Some answers to practice problems are wrong. Students could do well cross-checking those answers elsewhere. 2. Using other programming languages in addition to C ( perhaps C++ or Java) to explain concepts will come in handy. 3. This particular product has weak pages. Care should be taken when flipping pages. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone keen on understanding the core concepts of computer architecture while shaping their programming skills. Moreover, the book arrived on time and was in good condition. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book *by T***D on September 10, 2021* You may be tempted to save a buck and order the paperback international edition. Don't do it. The international edition is poorly printed and riddled with errors. Get the normal hardcover edition (as in the attached image). Provided you get the right edition (ISBN 9780134092669), this is a superb book. It explains in excellent detail the low-level workings of processors and operating systems. It's a well-written book that contains a lot of great material. Initially got this as a semester rental, but I'm going to pay the extra $100 and buy it. That said, not an easy read: it's required reading for one of my undergraduate classes and is a bit dense at times (chapter 2, for example, rigorously derives important properties of unsigned and signed integers). You'll also probably need some real experience using C or something before you can really grok it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent book, but this edition should not be sold in the US *by Y***Y on October 23, 2025* The book itself is great. Learning how to read assembly code was not on my Bingo card for 2025, but here we are anyway. This book feels like a natural followup to "Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces" - it has a large overlap with that book, but treats many of those concepts only in passing and builds on them. There are also a ton of typos, but any reader who is paying attention should be able to catch and correct these. However, this particular amazon listing has its issues. The book itself has a big red "Do not sell outside of India" warning on the top left corner (which, funny enough, was taped over in red tape - meaning, they absolutely knew this was against the rules when shipping it). Also, the diagrams in the book are supposed to be in color, which is important here because the authors make reference to the colors in the diagrams from time to time. However, in this copy, everything is black and white. ## Frequently Bought Together - Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective, 3 Edition - Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces - Designing Data-Intensive Applications: The Big Ideas Behind Reliable, Scalable, and Maintainable Systems --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/72774054-computer-systems-a-programmers-perspective-3-edition](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/72774054-computer-systems-a-programmers-perspective-3-edition) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-26*