I'm curious about whether studying physics and advanced mathematics is actually helpful for programming. Do I really need to dive into college-level math, or is high school math adequate? What kind of math do you think is essential for a programming career?
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It really depends on what you're working on! If you're getting into graphics programming, then yes, some high-level math can be a lifesaver. But for many programming tasks, especially at the entry-level, basic math is usually enough.
I used to think advanced math wasn't necessary, but here I am, grappling with complicated algorithms for my job. If you're diving into game development or simulations, you might be using linear algebra quite a bit.
What about when working on apps or games? Is that still math-heavy?