Is it possible to read about computer architecture in parallel with reading a book on C?

Question

IT education

Hello everyone, I'm interested in Tanenbaum's book on architecture, now I'm studying C from one book, I'm interested in your advice on how best to proceed: finish reading about C (-+ 2 months) or read both C and Tatenbaum at the same time. It's just that many people say that Tatenbaum's books are hard to come by. Thanks in advance for your help)

Answer 1

Personally, I read 4 books at a time. For example, one in the morning and another in the evening. After a couple of days I change books, and everything is assimilated normally.
If I were you, I would read in parallel. The C language is quite low-level, so understanding the architecture of a computer is very necessary when learning it.
Yes, this is how everyone learns in school!
There is no such thing that you first went through mathematics, and then physics, and then ... many do not read books at all, but only Habr!

Answer 2

Better to focus on one topic.

Answer 3

If you mean processor architecture , then it is not only possible, but also necessary! You can start with C, but to freely navigate the most primitive language constructs such as loops and conditions. These are 2-3 typical "lessons".
After that, be sure to start architecture. How can one, for example, operate on pointers without fully understanding what they are? If we are talking about computer
architecture , then generally loosely connected topics. It can be parallel, it can be sequential. You can also read Sherlock Holmes at the same time. :)

Answer 4

Well, it’s better, of course, to finish learning C first, but if it’s not difficult for you, then read both books at once.