How Important Are Linear Algebra and Calculus for Programming?
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CuriousCat99
I'm about to dive into my upper division classes after taking a break from school, and I've totally forgotten most concepts from linear algebra and vector calculus. If I took a test on those subjects, there's no way I'd pass! I'm curious how crucial these subjects are for programming—am I going to struggle in my future programming classes without a solid grasp of them?
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Linear algebra and calculus are super important if you're getting into fields like machine learning, game development, or graphics. However, if you're heading into general programming, you might not need them as much. Basically, if you’re aiming for math-heavy areas, brushing up on those subjects would definitely help you out!
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CuriousCat99: That makes sense! Do you think I could relearn those topics while studying those advanced fields? I feel like I could refresh my memory as long as the concepts aren’t too challenging up front.