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Does math help with coding 11-27-2012, 04:52 PM
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So, generally, which is more helpful when learning coding, english skills or math skills.
I though of learning a bit of coding, might turn out to be useful.
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RE: Does math help with coding 11-27-2012, 05:32 PM
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Well i'm horrible at all of those, but it seems like math would help out, depending on what you're working on.
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RE: Does math help with coding 11-27-2012, 11:44 PM
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Both.
You need math to understand the more complex things(encryption, algorithims, etc) which you need to know if you want to make money.
You need English to clearly communicate what your program does, ascertain the client's needs, and document your code.
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RE: Does math help with coding 11-28-2012, 01:45 AM
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That is why (In my school), you must already took a certain math course in order to be able to take a level of the coding class.
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RE: Does math help with coding 11-28-2012, 02:04 AM
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Math, but both would be better
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RE: Does math help with coding 11-28-2012, 08:19 AM
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Hey!
From my experience, understanding complex math like Log isn't necessary.
However, a general understanding of it can make Coding a whole lot easier.
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RE: Does math help with coding 12-05-2012, 02:00 AM
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You don't need anything beyond a HS education in both. If you do come across something that needs a college math skill, as a coder you should be able to comprehend reading a TUT online.
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RE: Does math help with coding 12-05-2012, 03:24 AM
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I'd study math at least until you got to Hyperreal numbers and Surreal numbers. Then you will never have a problem in that regard.
A bit of string theory too won't hurt.
EDIT: And a bit of multi-dimensional trigonometry would be extremely useful.
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