Theory and practice

DOI10.1016/0304-3975(91)90295-DMaRDI QIDQ808223zbMATH OpenOpenAlexFDO

Authors Donald E. Knuth

Publication date 1991

Published in Theoretical Computer Science (Search for Journal in Brave)

Full work available at URL https://arxiv.org/abs/cs/9301114

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General topics in the theory of software (68N01) Introductory exposition (textbooks, tutorial papers, etc.) pertaining to computer science (68-01)

Abstract: The author argues to Silicon Valley that the most important and powerful part of computer science is work that is simultaneously theoretical and practical. He particularly considers the intersection of the theory of algorithms and practical software development. He combines examples from the development of the TeX typesetting system with clever jokes, criticisms, and encouragements.

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