David answers “Does anybody know approximately how this...”

Natik asked this question about The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1: Fundamental Algorithms:

Does anybody know approximately how this book's difficulty level might map to a university curriculum? Is it difficult because of the math level, or just many more concepts being covered? I heard you can skim through parts of it and have it still make sense...sort of a beginner here

David I'll take a stab at this: I think TAoCP is difficult only because it might be hard to see the forest for the trees - or rather for the pretty pattern …moreI'll take a stab at this: I think TAoCP is difficult only because it might be hard to see the forest for the trees - or rather for the pretty pattern of the bark of one of the trees.(less)

flag

More questions about The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1…

The Art of Computer Programming, Volume 1

by Donald Ervin Knuth

Rate this book

Clear rating

1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

About Goodreads Q&A

Ask and answer questions about books!

You can pose questions to the Goodreads community with Reader Q&A, or ask your favorite author a question with Ask the Author.

See Featured Authors Answering Questions

Learn more