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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

MK

Dec 3, 2020

It really deepened my understanding of computers and helped me to be a better programmer. It is more challenging than the first part.

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 Mate B

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Dec 7, 2021

One of my favourite courses :)

By Aung H

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Nov 23, 2017

actually greatest course ever!

By Itay M

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Aug 20, 2021

The best course in the world!

By Julie L

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Jan 3, 2020

Incredible course. Thank you.

By Piotr L

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Mar 1, 2019

Great, highly recommended.

By cheung k y

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May 13, 2020

A great learning journey.

By jikhyoung l

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May 4, 2020

it is very useful course.

By AAA 2

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May 29, 2017

A very interesting course

By Steven L

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Jun 29, 2024

Difficult but rewarding.

By Mark B

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Sep 10, 2021

Difficult but rewarding

By Xulei Y

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Mar 24, 2020

Great project! I like it

By David L

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Mar 3, 2020

Best course in Coursera!

By dracula 7

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Dec 8, 2017

Tough, Boring but useful

By Deleted A

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Aug 21, 2024

Incredible great course

By George K O

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Jun 10, 2019

passionate professors!

By 李俊宏

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Aug 18, 2017

REALLY A NICE COURSE!

By Yi L

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Jun 28, 2020

Super great course!

By Will J

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Jan 12, 2020

Excellent course!

By Devashish T

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Nov 17, 2022

Simply Amazing

By Isaac C S

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Mar 1, 2021

Amazing Course

By Joydeep K D

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Jul 12, 2025

Exceptional.

By W

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Mar 21, 2021

best of best

By tangella l

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Jul 24, 2018

Great course

By Anran

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Jun 19, 2019

A true gem!

By Geovanni P C

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Jan 16, 2020

Excelente!