:Knuth: /knooth/ [Donald E. Knuth's "The Art of Computer
Programming"] n. Mythically, the reference that answers all
questions about data structures or algorithms. A safe answer when
you do not know: "I think you can find that in Knuth." Contrast
{literature, the}. See also {bible}.
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary
Programming"] n. Mythically, the reference that answers all
questions about data structures or algorithms. A safe answer when
you do not know: "I think you can find that in Knuth." Contrast
{literature, the}. See also {bible}.
-- The AI Hackers Dictionary
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