Hey everyone! I'm just starting out with programming and diving back into Python. I keep hearing mixed opinions about the importance of math in programming. Some people say it's essential, while others claim it's not that crucial at all. After asking some AIs, they suggested that math is a key part of programming and recommended I start learning it. Can you all share your thoughts? Also, I'd love to know if you have any recommendations for books or other resources for learning the math needed for programming. I've tried Khan Academy for a bit—would that be enough?
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Understanding algebra can definitely help, especially since that's the majority of math used in programming unless you're going into specific areas like gaming or scientific computing. If you're just starting out, keeping it simple with the basics will help you get comfortable before diving into any heavy math.
What specific area of science do you think needs more math?