I'm just starting out in web development and have goals of freelancing as a full stack developer. I've heard mixed opinions on the importance of math—some say it's essential while others think it's not necessary at all. Can anyone share how much math—like discrete math, calculus, linear algebra, statistics, or probability—you actually use in your day-to-day work?
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If you're getting into specialized areas like finance or complex animations, then yeah, you might need some advanced math. But for general web dev, it's not really necessary.
In my experience, you really don't need anything more than basic arithmetic. Most of the time, high school algebra is plenty for web development. It's all about logic and problem-solving rather than advanced math.
Unless you're diving into animation or graphics, math isn't a big deal. If you go that route, you might encounter some trig or basic calculus, but it's usually handled by libraries. For standard web dev, basic calculations are enough.
Just like others said, math isn't a big part of the job. Basic operations get the job done—nothing fancy needed!
Honestly, I barely use any math at all. Maybe once a year, I need a calculator. It's mostly just simple things like counting or basic operations. If anything, understanding how to position elements on the screen with coordinates can be useful, but your computer can handle most calculations for you.
Yep, and even for things like converting pixel values to relative units, it’s straightforward. I just look it up if I need to!
Exactly! Just simple operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division is what I find most useful. Logical thinking is definitely the key.