I don't know how CPUs work so I simulated one in code

undefined 6, 2024

Source: djharper

A few months ago, I realized I didn’t fully understand how computers work, so I decided to build one. After reading "But How Do It Know?" by J. Clark Scott, which explains an 8-bit computer's inner workings, I implemented a simple computer in code. Though not an expert, I’ve created a basic CPU simulation with working keyboard input and text display. This project, built in Go, was challenging but enlightening, revealing the complexity behind modern computing concepts.

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