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The document provides five downloadable PDF resources that serve as introductions to computer science, including overviews of programming, algorithms, and theoretical concepts. It categorizes the resources based on the user's level of expertise, from beginners to those with theoretical interests. Additionally, it offers guidance on selecting the appropriate resource based on individual needs.

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The document provides five downloadable PDF resources that serve as introductions to computer science, including overviews of programming, algorithms, and theoretical concepts. It categorizes the resources based on the user's level of expertise, from beginners to those with theoretical interests. Additionally, it offers guidance on selecting the appropriate resource based on individual needs.

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Here are five high-quality, downloadable PDF resources that serve as a solid introduction to

computer science:

1. Introduction to Computing

A concise overview covering programming, algorithms, problem-solving strategies, and


computational thinking. Great for a beginner’s whirlwind tour of CS concepts.
📥 Download PDF (The Computer Science Book, Computing Book)

2. Computer Science One (draft)

A university-level introductory course text, spanning fundamentals of problem decomposition,


programming basics, and core theoretical ideas.
📥 Download PDF (School of Computing)

3. An Introduction to Programming and Computer Science

Based on the University of Vermont’s CS1210, this semester-long textbook introduces programming
in context of broader CS theory.
📥 Download PDF (University of Vermont)

4. Introduction to Theoretical Computer Science by Boaz Barak (Harvard)

Delves into foundational theory—proof, computability, algorithms, complexity—with illustrative


examples and exercises.
📥 Download PDF (oercommons.org, people.seas.harvard.edu)

5. Introduction to Computer Science (NACOSADSU / Academic)

A general course PDF covering computer history, hardware, software, classification, and essentials of
CS.
📥 Download PDF (cemca.org, nacosadsu.org.ng)

✅ How to Choose What’s Right for You

Level Recommended Resource Focus

Beginner Introduction to Computing High-level overview

University intro Computer Science One / UVM book Programming fundamentals + CS theory

Theoretical interest Barak’s Theoretical CS Algorithms, computability, complexity

Survey course NACOSADSU Intro CS Broad survey (history, hardware, software)


Feel free to download any (or all) to explore at your own pace. If you'd like something more
advanced (e.g., data structures, machine learning, cybersecurity), or need editable Word or
PowerPoint versions, just let me know!

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