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About the Course

In this project-centered course you will build a modern software hierarchy, designed to enable the translation and execution of object-based, high-level languages on a bare-bone computer hardware platform. In particular, you will implement a virtual machine and a compiler for a simple, Java-like programming language, and you will develop a basic operating system that closes gaps between the high-level language and the underlying hardware platform. In the process, you will gain a deep, hands-on understanding of numerous topics in applied computer science, e.g. stack processing, parsing, code generation, and classical algorithms and data structures for memory management, vector graphics, input-output handling, and various other topics that lie at the very core of every modern computer system. This is a self-contained course: all the knowledge necessary to succeed in the course and build the various systems will be given as part of the learning experience. The only prerequisite is knowledge of programming at the level acquired in introduction to computer science courses. All the software tools and materials that are necessary to complete the course will be supplied freely after you enrol in the course. This course is accompanied by the textbook "The Elements of Computing Systems" (Nisan and Schocken, MIT Press). While not required for taking the course, the book provides a convenient coverage of all the course topics. The book is available in either hardcopy or ebook form, and MIT Press is offering a 30% discount off the cover price by using the discount code MNTT30 at https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/elements-computing-systems. The course consists of six modules, each comprising a series of video lectures, and a project. You will need about 2-3 hours to watch each module's lectures, and about 15 hours to complete each one of the six projects. The course can be completed in six weeks, but you are welcome to take it at your own pace. You can watch a TED talk about this course by Googling "nand2tetris TED talk". *About Project-Centered Courses: Project-centered courses are designed to help you complete a personally meaningful real-world project, with your instructor and a community of learners with similar goals providing guidance and suggestions along the way. By actively applying new concepts as you learn, you’ll master the course content more efficiently; you’ll also get a head start on using the skills you gain to make positive changes in your life and career. When you complete the course, you’ll have a finished project that you’ll be proud to use and share....

Top reviews

RM

Mar 18, 2017

Superb course. Great presentation and course material. Projects are challenging but fun at the same time. Highly recommend for all levels of software developers.

NH

Feb 5, 2022

It was a fun course, yet it's super involved! Please be sure to have a solid understanding of computer programming and computer science before you take this course!

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By José K

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Feb 3, 2024

Incredible course. Makes you really understand how computers work and is quite fun.

By Youngsuk K

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Jul 20, 2018

Thank you so much Shimon Schocken!!

Part two was tough, but it was very helpful.

By Ken G

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Jun 5, 2020

This course helped me learn so much more about computer hardware and software!

By Chris B

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Apr 29, 2019

Understand computer is difficult, but this course can help you on this point.

By Ahmed N E A

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Apr 15, 2020

A very challenging and rewarding course, with great instructors. Thank you.

By Chunzhi W

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Jun 13, 2020

This course is the greatest course in the computer system I've ever taken.

By Shuhei K

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Sep 2, 2017

This course is life-changing, yet the toughest course I've ever taken.

By Chen A

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Oct 24, 2019

After 2 years, i still didnt find something so interesting like this.

By Jingi Y

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Aug 8, 2022

Fascinating! I learned a lot and became a very confident programmer

By Stefano C

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Oct 31, 2023

Absolutely brilliant course, very warmly recommended to anyone!

By keebs

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Jun 4, 2022

Best course I have ever done. I'm looking forward to Part III

By Silvestras B

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Feb 4, 2022

Best course I ever took so far! Hard, but you learn a lot.

By Daniel C

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Dec 26, 2020

Extremely challenging, but well-worth the time and effort!

By Albert

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Jun 6, 2020

Challenging, but one of the best courses I've ever taken.

By David S

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Sep 7, 2018

As great as the first part, although far more demanding.

By Amr H G

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Feb 25, 2020

Amazing course to learn about How computer works

By Khavin S G

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May 24, 2020

Awesome course, packed with lots of content...

By 冯炜

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Apr 29, 2017

相当牛逼的一门课，虽然每部分都很粗糙简陋，但是基本原理都把握住了，深入浅出才是真正的牛逼

By Damian O

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Feb 11, 2022

Great course, looking forward to part 3

By Yimu W

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Jan 11, 2021

THE BEST MOOC COURSE I HAVE EVER TAKE!

By Robledo C P

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Sep 3, 2022

The best course I have ever attended.

By Pavneet T

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Oct 16, 2019

Very difficult and rewarding course

By Ritik A

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Jul 26, 2020

Had a great time with this course

By Qiang K

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Jan 20, 2018

This is the life-changing course!

By Bonaventura F

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Jan 7, 2022

Great and challenging course.