> Other classes might have historically had an amazing instructor and no major development and thus need a really compelling reason to be replaced.
SICP occupies an interesting place in this space: computer programs definitely had quite a bit of development, but Abelson and Sussman are amazing and their perspective remains valuable.
Haven't seen that computer architecture course, you seem to suggest it may be another of this kind?
The architecture course is 6.004, although it is a bit different than Abelson/Sussman. Abelson focuses heavily on software concepts while 6.004 has a strong hardware bent.
SICP occupies an interesting place in this space: computer programs definitely had quite a bit of development, but Abelson and Sussman are amazing and their perspective remains valuable.
Haven't seen that computer architecture course, you seem to suggest it may be another of this kind?