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Published inFeb 2024
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Otavio Santana
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Otavio Santana

Otavio is a passionate architect and software engineer focused on cloud and Java technologies. He has deep expertise in polyglot persistence and high-performance applications in finance, social media, and e-commerce. As a global speaker, he has presented at the most significant international conferences, such as JavaOne, TDC, and Devoxx. He volunteers and helps organize several Java User Groups and meetups around the globe. Otavio is recognized for his Open Source contributions and has received many awards, including all JCP Awards categories and the Duke's Choice Award, to name a few. Otavio is also a distinguished member of the Java Champions and Oracle ACE programs. Otavio loves history, economy, traveling, programming, and real-world languages. He speaks Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian, and French and is fluent in dad jokes.
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System operation layers

System operation layers constitute the fundamental architecture that underpins the seamless functionality of modern computing. These layers are hierarchical strata, each serving a distinct purpose in orchestrating the collaboration between hardware and software. Let’s unravel the significance of these layers and understand why they are crucial to the operation of a computer system:

  • Hardware layer: At the lowest level, the hardware layer consists of the physical components of a computer system—processors, memory, storage devices, and input/output devices. It provides the foundation upon which all higher-level operations and software function.
  • ISA layer: Above the hardware layer lies the ISA layer, defining the interface between software and the hardware. It includes the instruction set and the architecture, which the processor understands. The ISA layer acts as a bridge, allowing software to communicate with and utilize underlying hardware...
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Published in: Feb 2024Publisher: PacktISBN-13: 9781835467961

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Otavio Santana

Otavio is a passionate architect and software engineer focused on cloud and Java technologies. He has deep expertise in polyglot persistence and high-performance applications in finance, social media, and e-commerce. As a global speaker, he has presented at the most significant international conferences, such as JavaOne, TDC, and Devoxx. He volunteers and helps organize several Java User Groups and meetups around the globe. Otavio is recognized for his Open Source contributions and has received many awards, including all JCP Awards categories and the Duke's Choice Award, to name a few. Otavio is also a distinguished member of the Java Champions and Oracle ACE programs. Otavio loves history, economy, traveling, programming, and real-world languages. He speaks Portuguese, English, Spanish, Italian, and French and is fluent in dad jokes.
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