Agentic systems are goal-directed. Their behavior is shaped by objectives that may require planning, monitoring, adaptation, and revision over time. Goals are often underspecified or conflicting, ...

Computer science often involves formulating and manipulating abstractions, which are coordinated sets of definitions that capture different aspects of a particular entity—from broad concept to its ...

Suggested Citation: "Part One: The Essential Character of Computer Science1 The Essential Character of Computer Science." National Research Council. 2004. Computer Science: Reflections on the Field, ...

Think about using a smartphone. You tap icons, swipe screens, and press buttons. You don’t need to know about the complex code, the electronic signals, or how the processor chip works inside! You only ...