This book investigates the methodological shifts required to conduct historical research within a digital-first environment. Wiggins provides a framework for historians to navigate the transition from traditional archival research to computational analysis. The text addresses the challenges of data curation, digital preservation, and the ethical implications of using algorithmic tools to interpret historical records.

Experts identify this as a practical guide for scholars integrating computational tools into their historical research workflows. Readers frequently note the balance between technical instruction and the theoretical implications of digital scholarship in the humanities.