The short version
Nand to Tetris — from-first-principles systems course that builds a computer from logic gates.
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Nand to Tetris
Nand to Tetris — from-first-principles systems course that builds a computer from logic gates.
At a glance:
First seen:2026-05-09
Last seen:2026-05-09
Times seen:1
Website:nand2tetris.org
Why it caught our attention
It was recommended alongside Ben Eater’s project as a strong route into computer fundamentals.
Where it surfaced on Hacker News
2026-05-09
Editorial paraphrase
Commenters grouped it with Ben Eater’s build as a top-tier path from simple gates to a working computer.
Original threadBuilding the TD4 4-Bit CPU
Also surfaced in this discussion
Ben Eater's 8-bit computer
Building the TD4 4-Bit CPU
2026-05-09