I don't read TAOCP. I have read first few chapters of volume-1 so I am familiar with the notation and some MIX syntax.
But while writing this article, I just opened up specific topics, such as computing Fibonacci numbers in volume-1, or evaluating powers in volume-2 and I managed to understand it. Sometimes you may find back references, such as when discussing Fibonacci numbers, he references Euclid's algorithm and you may have to go back and check it out, or ignore it (depends on the context). So I believe you don't necessarily need to read from cover to the end; you can browse it based on your interest.
I don't read TAOCP. I have read first few chapters of volume-1 so I am familiar with the notation and some MIX syntax.
But while writing this article, I just opened up specific topics, such as computing Fibonacci numbers in volume-1, or evaluating powers in volume-2 and I managed to understand it. Sometimes you may find back references, such as when discussing Fibonacci numbers, he references Euclid's algorithm and you may have to go back and check it out, or ignore it (depends on the context). So I believe you don't necessarily need to read from cover to the end; you can browse it based on your interest.