Data and Computer Communications, 10th Edition, by William Stallings, is a comprehensive textbook that has won the best Computer Science and Engineering textbook of the year award from the Textbook and Academic Authors Association twice. Suitable for one or two-semester courses in Computer Networks, Data Communications, and Communications Networks at CS, CIS, and Electrical Engineering departments, it also benefits Product Development personnel, Programmers, Systems Engineers, Network Designers, and others involved in data communications and networking product design.

Focused on the latest technology with a modular format for easy navigation, this best-selling text provides a clear survey of the entire field of data and computer communications. It delves into fundamental principles while emphasizing the critical role of performance in driving protocol and network design. The book thoroughly covers essential technical areas including data communications, wide-area networking, local area networking, and protocol design.