The art of computer programming

Obviously its a huge risk buying a set of books. I don't have them but are they a progressive series, in difficulty? If so, u might find that just buying the hardest book ist the best thing.

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isn't there a art of computer programming book based on DrScheme/Scheme?

I have that set. I'll say that while they're an excellent set of books, the cost of buying the set isn't very short of buying one at a time.

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Are you talking about the updates (the risk) ? Yes, you'r right, but the books I found are last version, and I can open them at library, so I can take a look..., I don't buy them closed package >;)
It's the same thing when you want to buy a new computer, you ask yourself "Wait..., pentium 2 ? Some month next there's the pentium 3" and go on, and you never buy a new computer... >8P

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Do you think that is a good idea buying them singly ? And wait for possible book update ? I save a lot of money with tigether, the update usually are grammar error or similiar or are new algorithm inserted on the books ?

Regards

Buy all three. Dr Knuth updated last in 1998, I believe, and he has been working on book four. Another update is not likely to come soon.

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Original post by Alpha_ProgDes isn't there a art of computer programming book based on DrScheme/Scheme?

That's How to Design Programs.

If your library has the books then go read them and find out for yourself if they would make a good desk reference (hint: yes).

Unless there is a language issue since library is close to libreria (bookshop) even though it means biblioteca.

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Original post by Elementer Benjamin) Do you think that is a good idea buying them singly ? And wait for possible book update ? I save a lot of money with tigether, the update usually are grammar error or similiar or are new algorithm inserted on the books ?

I wouldn't expect many updates to this series, aside from newer volumes that Dr. Knuth has planned[1]. Go ahead and buy them.

[1] Anyone know if these later books have been published at all?

Ok, thanks >;)

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Original post by Benjamin Heath Quote: Original post by Elementer Benjamin) Do you think that is a good idea buying them singly ? And wait for possible book update ? I save a lot of money with tigether, the update usually are grammar error or similiar or are new algorithm inserted on the books ? I wouldn't expect many updates to this series, aside from newer volumes that Dr. Knuth has planned[1]. Go ahead and buy them. [1] Anyone know if these later books have been published at all?

Well, he's not dead yet, so I except them to come out eventually....