Knuth's Art of Computer Programming, V 4B, has gone into print

Re:Knuth's Art of Computer Programming, V 4B, has gone into ... by dragontamer on Tuesday October 04, 2022 @02:21PM (#33084540)

The 1st Chapter is one of the best mathematical discussions I've ever read, bar none. But hardcore math isn't needed for most of us programmers. Knuth knows this.

I suggest skipping around on an "as needed" basis.

Try Volume 1, Section 2.2 "Linear Lists", as a starting point. I promise you its an easier read than you expect. Despite being relatively easy material, you will probably learn something about arrays with just maybe ~3 or ~4 pages worth of reading material.

Start at the start of Section 2.2. Maybe work your way backwards to Section 2.1 as you realize its not as hard as you think (so you start at the "proper" starting point). And then go on from there.

Its really basic stuff. But hitting "rock bottom" on the subject of arrays, stacks, queues, and such is fascinating.

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Re:Knuth's Art of Computer Programming, V 4B, has gone into ... by why-el on Tuesday October 04, 2022 @02:43PM (#33084834)

He wrote his "Concrete Mathematics" book specifically to address your first point. I admit its the only book of his I read cover to cover and it wrecked me.

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Re:Knuth's Art of Computer Programming, V 4B, has gone into ... by lokedhs on Thursday October 06, 2022 @02:49AM (#33105208)

I agree on the section on linear lists. It was really eye opening for me back when I read it the first time. It's remarkable how much useful information there is about such a seemingly simple concept.

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