Data Reps IV – Layout of Data in Memory

Computer Organization

Authors

  • Mark Gondree Sonoma State University

Abstract

This activity complements your prior exposure to ints, pointers, structs and arrays as types used by programmers, exploring these from a systems perspective to understand how the data is stored using byte-addressable memory.

This activity was developed with NSF support through IUSE-1626765. You may request access to this activity via the following link: IntroCS-POGIL Activity Writing Program

  • Level: Undergraduate
  • Setting: Classroom
  • Activity Type: Learning Cycle
  • Discipline: Computer Science
  • Course: Computer Organization
  • Keywords: multi-byte objects, endianness, struct padding, memory

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Published

2023-01-05

How to Cite

Gondree, M. (2023). Data Reps IV – Layout of Data in Memory: Computer Organization. POGIL Activity Clearinghouse, 3(4). Retrieved from https://pac.pogil.org/index.php/pac/article/view/279

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