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Abstraction: The Most Fundamental Idea in Computer Science
Foundations of Computing2/4/2026

Abstraction: The Most Fundamental Idea in Computer Science

Abstraction is the invisible idea that makes modern computing possible. From smartphones to software, abstraction allows humans to manage overwhelming complexity by hiding unnecessary details. This article explores why abstraction is not just a programming concept, but the foundation of computer science itself.

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