The Harvard Architecture Review

The Harvard Architecture Review is a conceptual framework used in computer design that separates the memory used for storing data from the memory used for storing instructions (program code). This separation allows computers to operate more efficiently because instructions and data can be accessed simultaneously, improving speed and performance. Think of it like having two dedicated libraries—one for recipes (instructions) and one for ingredients (data)—so you can quickly look up both without waiting. This architecture contrasts with the von Neumann model, where data and instructions share the same memory space.