👉 Canon computing, also known as the Canon model of computation, is a theoretical framework that defines the fundamental principles of computation using a universal Turing machine. Introduced by John von Neumann in the 1940s, this model posits that any computational process can be simulated by a machine that follows a set of rules and instructions, much like a modern computer. The key components are an infinite tape divided into cells, each holding a symbol; a read/write head that moves along the tape to access and modify symbols; and a control unit that directs the operations based on a program stored in memory. This model abstracts away specific hardware details, focusing instead on the logical operations and data manipulation that constitute computation, thus providing a foundational basis for understanding and designing computers across various architectures.
