In this session Maki will try to explain the difference between programming a computer and programming a Field Programmable Gate Array (a type of Programmable Logic Device). We'll take a quick look at the language VHDL and the workflow. Then we'll briefly look at how retro computing hobbyists are using FPGAs to realize old hardware. The intent is to show that this sort of programming is accessible to the average programmer if there's need/interest.
