Computational Thinking

Pienso que habla sobre un tema muy amplio y complejo, pero lo resume en palabras simples para hacerlo entendible a casi cualquier persona que lo lea. Parece que MIT Press asegura siempre muy buena calidad en estos temas.

O livro aborda o tema de forma concisa e compacta, rastreando as motivações, fundamentos e limites do Pensamento Computacional/ Computational Thinking(CT). Mostra, sem muitos detalhes, as influências Matematicas, de Design e Engenharia em Computação. Sugiro a leitura para todo aluno de Ciência da Computação. Algo que me chamou bastante atenção é a distinção que os autores fazem entre CT For Beginners e CT for Professionals. Minha crítica, o livro é muito pro-US, demais!

Excellent! 200 pages, no more no less, to have a complete high level view of complex computation processes going on nowadays..

I highly recommend it for anyone interested in computation and computer science. The book is particularly suited for those unfamiliar with the history of computation, as it provides a well-explained journey through its evolution and significance. It teaches you how to think in terms of computation. A must read for developing computational thinking skills. The book goes beyond programming, emphasizing how computational thinking shapes problem solving across various fields. It traces the history of computational thought, its applications in modern disciplines, and misconceptions about its role in education and technology. Overall this book will give you a clear understanding and makes you shape your thoughts about any CS related concept.

Excellent book, easily readable.