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is it possible to be a good computer programmer without being great at math?
Asked by shikakaaa...
Asked by shikakaaa...
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Yes but it is not the kind of math you would expect. You really only need to have an understanding of geometry and SUMMATIONS. The data structures that you apply in computer science are very graph-like and geometrical. The loops you use can become long chains of summations. If you like logical puzzles or algorithms, then computer science is definitely your thing. The harder math like Calculus and differential equations applies way more to the engineering disciplines than it does to comp Sci.
Comp Sci and Engineering student
Answered by Rignoa
Yes but it is not the kind of math you would expect. You really only need to have an understanding of geometry and SUMMATIONS. The data structures that you apply in computer science are very graph-like and geometrical. The loops you use can become long chains of summations. If you like logical puzzles or algorithms, then computer science is definitely your thing. The harder math like Calculus and differential equations applies way more to the engineering disciplines than it does to comp Sci.
Comp Sci and Engineering student
Answered by Rignoa
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No.
Answered by AnnaMay
Answered by AnnaMay
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I think so. :)
Answered by Autumn Faerie
Answered by Autumn Faerie
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You need a math aptitude but you don't have to be that great, no.
Answered by indiana_crank
Answered by indiana_crank
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yes absolutly possible. basic algebra is all you really need. for anything more important a calculator will suffice. in fact that canb e said for most industries in general.
Answered by michael n
Answered by michael n
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yes it is
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Answered by oscar_the_penguin
Answered by oscar_the_penguin
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I'm not sure, but you probably need to know past Algebra and Geometry, probably more than that.
Answered by wutupjoey
Answered by wutupjoey
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Problem solving skills are the best things to have to be a decent programmer. Math is not really that big of a deal, but it does play a factor.
Answered by Tim^.
Answered by Tim^.
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yes i suck at nath even failed it one year and am great with computers. i build computers and program a little.
Answered by Greg J
Answered by Greg J
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no, its possible to be one but not a good one.
Answered by kmsmith0619
Answered by kmsmith0619
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hmmmm. yea. its defnitly harder though. you dont need to know a whole lot of math, but knowing your math will help you in the long run.
Answered by SWimma
Answered by SWimma
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Of course.
Math sux
Answered by Picktokyo
Answered by Picktokyo
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i thing not because the program er need to know math sample and he need many many sample
Answered by Broken Heart
Answered by Broken Heart
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iffy....i'd say in order to become one ( like get into school) yes...but once you are a COM-pg you could prbly get away with just your witts
Answered by Robert
Answered by Robert
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Anything is possible, but you will need to improve your math skills. The programming languages require it. I looked into the same career.
Answered by .♥.when will it rain
Answered by .♥.when will it rain
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OF COARSE! the program is already there all you must do s make it work FOR YOU anyway possibly the best person to be a computer programmer is someone who has an abstract mind.
Answered by fore4kicks
Answered by fore4kicks
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You don not have to carry great knowledge of mathematics in order to understand how some complex machines function. You have to be well trained and maybe you will aquire some mathemtical skills if neccesarry. But remember that computer programming is no easy job as you will have to understand how a software works, its code, or how it uses language with your original computer.
Answered by bassel v
Answered by bassel v
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It's unlikely, as a lot of math is logic and symbol manipulation, the same skills required for programming. That's not to discourage you from trying programming - it could be that you're actually good at it - and math, too - but just don't know it.
It's possible that one might be a good web designer, though, with an artistic eye. Such a person might still rely on a programmer to write code, say Java applets.
Answered by roderick_young
Answered by roderick_young
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Yes, but being poor at math makes it harder for you to find good work later in life. I don't know how old you are, but if you're doing poorly in math at school, go get yourself a tutor. The better you do on it now, the easier it will be for you to excel later.
I know quite a few talented programmers, but (and I am being completely honest here) the only ones who have good-paying programming jobs are the ones who did well in school. Seriously, no bull. Employers put a lot of stock in your academic performance.
Thinking of math as another programming language might make it easier.
Answered by neovenator21
Answered by neovenator21
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You need to have a very analytical and logical mind to
be a very good programmer. Math is normally used
as a tool for analysis and simulation.
Have a nice day !
Answered by Great Days
Answered by Great Days
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