Understand IT: Starting From Scratch, #1

By LeffeLearn

Most explanations regarding IT are too detailed and complex for those with less knowledge. We understand that, and believe that giving the reader a perspective of the big picture is the best way to start. After getting comfortable with basic and fundamental concepts everyone in the industry should know, the reader can deepdive into other fields armed with the knowledge of the big picture which makes it easier to see how concepts relate to each other. 

 

If you feel a bit intimidated by the seemingly complex and ever-evolving realm of, Fear not! "Understand IT" is here to demystify the jargon, simplify the concepts, and empower you to navigate this fascinating world with confidence.

 

From understanding the basics of computer networking and software to unraveling the mysteries of how google searches move physically throughout the world, this book gives you a fundamental perspective of the big picture. With clear explanations, practical examples, and hands-on exercises, we make the complex world of IT accessible to you.

 

Whether you're looking to kickstart a career in IT or simply satisfy your curiosity, "Understand IT" is your essential companion on the  exciting journey in the world of information technology that lies ahead of you. 

 

"Understand IT" – your comprehensive guide tailored for complete beginners and those starting with zero knowledge.

 

We at Deep in the know academy is a community founded with the goal of learning. We believe that most people enjoy learning, however, in a lot of scenarios, the way topics are being taught to students does not match the challenges we face in modern times. We are on a mission to change that, to create trends related to learning. By making learning something that people desire to do, instead of seeing learning as something to check off the list. We hope you enjoy the book. See you on the other side. 

 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Deep in the know academy
• Release date: Apr 8, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224656530

Book preview

Understand IT, starting from scratch is part one of the starting from scratch series with the goal of teaching in a manner that is quick and effective to quickly grasp the basic yet fundamental concepts of Information technology(IT).

The term IT stands for Information Technology. It refers to the use of computers, software, networking, and other electronic devices to store, retrieve, transmit, and manipulate data or information. IT encompasses a wide range of technologies, including hardware (such as computers, servers, and storage devices), software (such as operating systems, applications, and databases), networking (such as internet, intranet, and extranet), and telecommunications (such as telephone systems and wireless networks).

IT is a very broad category, with that said, unfortunately we can’t cover everything, we will focus on a few specific fields in IT. You will get a good understanding of what IT can do for you and how you can utilize it to improve, create and much more.

For those who like to learn by doing, you will be provided with resources that can help you accelerate your learning journey by creating and not just reading, which is a great way to remember more and get a deeper understanding while having fun. The book is also structured in a way that if you want to tag along and learn new concepts without hands-on learning, you can read and look at our illustrations of the topics in the form of diagrams and pictures.

We will cover 3 fundamental concepts in the forms of chapters, we will also include 1 bonus-chapter. You will get access to internet based test environments where you can implement what you have learned. We provide you with guidance that makes the learning journey easier, more productive and of course fun and enjoyable.

You won’t have to install anything to complete the book. Everything you will make in terms of hands-on learning, will be internet based so you can easily visit websites to practice what you learn. However, throughout the book we will provide the reader with guidance on how to install tools to continue to accelerate the learning journey after the book is completed.

We will leave out a lot of details when we explain because the main focus is to provide the reader with the big picture. When you have seen the big picture and how everything works from that perspective, it will be easier to deepdive into a field.

Who is this book for?

This is an educational e-book created with the main goal of giving the reader a kickstart in the field of IT. If you have no experience in the field or you are a beginner in the fields and want to get an overview of how fields in IT function and relate to other fields, this walkthrough is for you.

Estimated reading time: 5.10 hours

Skill Level, in the 3 fields: Beginner

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The 3 fields you will learn about are:

●  Networks: How does it actually work when you type something into google? When you put on a netflix series. What is going on behind the scenes when you have to wait an eternity before the website loads? You will learn how internet communication works and how to solve common network based problems.

●  Programming in python: A beginner friendly yet powerful programming language with a wide variety of use cases, you would be surprised by how many things you can build as a beginner. You will learn python programming concepts and how to apply them in real life.

●  Artificial intelligence(AI): You will grasp the basics of how computers learn and automate repetitive tasks, how they find patterns to solve problems without human interference and why the field of Artificial intelligence is on the rise and what we can expect in the future.

Bonus Chapter:

At the end of the book, we created a chapter with additional topics within IT that are valuable to know about. OSINT and Hacking.

Chapter 1, Networks

Part 1, introduction

Welcome to the fascinating world of computer networks. In this beginner's guide, we will make the complex field of IT accessible to you.

Imagine a network as the highway of information flow, where data travels at the speed of light, connecting people and devices from all over the world. Every website you visit, every email you send is made possible thanks to networks.

In this chapter, we will show you the fundamental concepts of networking, breaking down complex ideas into easy-to-understand pieces with images