This volume presents the collected papers and discussions from the 1979 Annual Conference of the Association for Computing Machinery. The conference aimed to bring together researchers and practitioners to share advancements and explore emerging trends in the field of computer science. The proceedings document the state of the art in various sub-disciplines of computing as understood at that time.

As a collection of conference proceedings from 1979, this volume serves as a historical record of the state of computer science at that specific point in time. Its value lies in documenting the research presented and the discussions held among leading figures in the field. The content reflects the technological and theoretical understanding of computing prior to significant subsequent developments.