Knuth: I told my wife "I think I'm going to write a book" - starting The Art of Computer Programming

[@timthompson468]

I like the concept of these books, and appreciate the massive effort, but, as a self-taught programmer, I found it very difficult to read. It seems a bit esoteric, even though it is vital knowledge. I think I’ll try to read the four volumes I have again. I think the first time through I skipped over the flow chart for reading the books. I’ll try to apply that this time through. I wonder how many people can honestly claim to have read and understood these volumes.

[@thamesjohnson4750]

i agree, the volumes definitely require some advanced and specialized knowledge in math and computer science before one can start and understand them.

[@miroslavhoudek7085]

I wonder wether Don's wife calls the book "TAOCP".

[@businesswalks8301]

this geek did it for the money. science has been bought and paid for. lmao he should pay