Whether you're an engineering student or looking to get into digital design as a hobby, there has never been a better time to start building. The wealth of easily available parts and resources means anybody can get started understanding logic components, tinkering with computer hardware, and developing circuitry, with or without formal training in engineering.

The secret? Take it a bit at a time, and get comfortable with not knowing what you're doing. This is the vision behind "Learn Digital Design with PSoC, a Bit at a Time," a straightforward and hands-on approach to building with...