what is computer science
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Computer science is the study of computers and computing as well as their theoretical and practical applications. Computer science applies the principles of mathematics, engineering, and logic to a plethora of functions, including algorithm formulation, software and hardware development, and artificial intelligence.
Computer: Computer is an electronic programmable device that works according to instructions gives by User. Computers can understand only binary language i.e. 0,1. Units of computers are very important in order to bring proper control and co-ordination in system.
Computer helps us to save our da-ta, information, our files, photos, videos etc. Computers are today mainly used for storing information, Brow-sing, Internet activities, Creating presentations, Communication, Exploring world using internet and doing complex calculations. It is to be said that, The computer has been pas.sed through the 5 generations. Each generation of computer brought major changes to the world of computers.
Charles Babbage is a founder of Computers. He was mathematician, Mechanical engineer, philosopher and inventor. He is everything that first created a programmable computer. Because of this great invention, Today, we are living a digital life.
Uses/Advantages of computers:
- Storage: Computers can be used for storing da-ta and using it while it is required.
- Accuracy: Computers are very accurate. Hence, they have very high accuracy.
- Efficiency: It is easy to use and understand the computer. We can do complex calculations, complex work on computer easily.
- Communication: Computers can be also used for communicating through internet.
- Internet: Once, we are connected to internet, then we can do exploration of the outer world.
- Scientific calculations and predictions: At higher level, Computers are used for weather predictions, medical science, space research, AI development etc.
- Employment: Software companies provides a lot of Jobs opportunities to people. Hence, Computers provides employment.
- Speed: Computers have ability to perform the large task very rapidly.
Disadvantages of Computers:
- Costly: Nowadays computers are costly. Due to which, poor people can't buy them.
- High repairing cost: As computers are very costly. There repairing parts too are costly.
- Overuse: Overuse of computers lead to various health diseases like problem in Back vertebral column, problems in neck and even Brain tumor may happen.
- Effect on Children: Video games of computers affects the small child's most.