Video: CPU Instructions and Programs

Welcome to this Module!

Welcome to this module on the fundamental workings of a computer's central processing unit (CPU). This week, we will be watching "Instructions & Programs: Crash Course Computer Science #8."

This engaging video will take you on a journey into the heart of a computer, explaining how a CPU understands and executes commands. You will learn about the language of the machine, including concepts like:

• Instruction Sets: The basic commands a CPU can perform.
• Memory and Registers: How the CPU stores and accesses data.
• Program Flow: How a computer can make decisions and repeat tasks using simple instructions.

By the end of this video, you will have a better understanding of how complex software is built upon a foundation of simple, powerful instructions. This is a great starting point for anyone interested in computer science, programming, or simply how the devices we use every day actually "think."