If you have to ask yourself this question. No, It is not. I read TAOCP out of curiosity long time ago. Has it been useful for me? Very much. But the usefulness

If you have to ask yourself this question. No, It is not. I read TAOCP out of curiosity long time ago. Has it been useful for me? Very much. But the usefulness came from abstract connections that clicked later in my life almost randomly. I am not a common individual. If you expect a direct practical application of what you read, I believe you better choose other material that suits your needs better.