Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore the inner workings of computers in this comprehensive NDC Sydney 2020 conference talk. Journey from basic components like bulbs and gates to complex systems capable of running the Common Language Runtime (CLR). Discover key concepts including von Neumann architecture, microcode, and x86. Gain insights into how modern computers perform countless calculations and compare their power to NASA's Moon landing technology. Delve into topics such as logic gates, memory construction, semiconductors, transistors, integrated circuits, CPU architecture, instruction types, and the evolution from machine code to high-level programming languages. Understand the fundamental principles behind computer operations and the progression from native to managed applications.