The TRUTH About Math for Programming

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Some skills are critical for becoming a good software developer. Here is one skill you absolutely need, but do you need to be an expert at it? Maybe. Maybe not.
Do you need to be good at math to be a Software Engineer? How much math do you need to know to be a frontend developer or backend developer? Here's my take on why you need math for programming.
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@isiahwhittington7860 2 года назад

Currently in college for computer science and I have to take college algebra for gen ed. and I have to say I’m enjoying math a lot more then I did in high school. The teachers you have really do make a difference 😂👍

@jamescross 2 года назад

that is very true!

@Mazoane 2 года назад

Maybe the fact you are on a college and pursuing a good career in tech makes you more interested in learning math and more focused? We all go to high school cuz we have to

@robertjr8205 Год назад

You need to take up to calc 2

@91dgross 2 года назад

i wonder why programmers never talk about how learning to play chess could be just as good for you as learning math when trying to develop problem solving skills. im only a beginner programmer, but ive been playing chess for years, and the logic puzzles i have to think through when playing chess have translated over to my learning in programming in helpful ways. in chess you have to be able to hold multiple scenarios in your head at a time and make a best case decision. this has helped me in learning to code. though im still just a beginner

@jamescross 2 года назад

great perspective! thanks for sharing!

@jarycruz 2 года назад

Beautiful video Mak !! Really clear explanations and clean edit. Thank you for always providing high-quality content 💯

@jamescross 2 года назад

My pleasure!

@Edmundostudios 2 года назад

I came from a design background and have moved more into dev over the past few years working in test automation using selenium and similar frameworks. I haven’t really found math a hurdle so far to be honest but I’m sure if a role is more backend server focused it might require better math skills.

@jamescross 2 года назад

thanks for sharing your experience Edmundo!

@ricardobarajas866 2 года назад

Ive always been really good in math! I was in advanced classes for most of my school years. I hope I can apply my skills to future problem solving projects :)

@2mw_ke 2 года назад

I've learnt html and css so far with freecodecamp and I'm progressing to javascript next week. I'm a bit intimidated, a friend told me this will require the use of logic. But if all I need is basic math, then that's okay.

@smashing_data4292 2 года назад

I'm taking the freecodecamp program. I have not gotten into javascript yet but I do have a CS degree. The best way to visualize logic is with truth tables for each individual operation. Just like arithmetic has add, subtract, and other operations logic has and, or, an not operations. The or operation is a little tricky because it is slightly different from the spoken English language or. During my last semester in college, I was a math teaching assistant for a college algebra class and I had to review basic math before class. Otherwise, I would look like I didn't know what I was doing.

@leonm.g3856 2 года назад

BROTHER, YOU ARE THE BEST!!! You oooh really helped me!! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

@jamescross 2 года назад

You are welcome!

@luigitosti7599 2 года назад

Nice video 👍, I think your right on the point, math is a very broad term. It’s like saying Spanish, French, and Italian are all Latin languages, I was born in Italy, I can understand a few words in Spanish and French, doesn’t mean I could have a conversation with someone. Also I’m a construction guy, that’s why I watch your channel, trying to get out of the pit! Thanks Devsmak for your contributions.

@jamescross 2 года назад

Best wishes on your new adventure!

@secretagent-noodles 2 года назад

This is true since there are codes that need basic equations like to get the return values, arrays, etc.

@codecommerce 2 года назад

Love your videos dude!

@jamescross 2 года назад

Glad to hear it!

@adeyinka_black 2 года назад

Yoooo I'm always excited seeing your videos. 🔥🔥🔥👑

@jamescross 2 года назад

Glad you like them!

@DarkSide-yb3dy Год назад

Brazil here! i want be a developer front-end, but i dont very good in maths. I study more html and css.

@funshoajayi2224 2 года назад

Hello sir, How's your arm...hope It's better..keep motivating...if you're like me, and you're still learning...if devsmack can do it...you can too... I love your contents...As a fellow non computer science graduate...I graduated as an accountant...but I enter tech after graduation and this channel gives me so much hope...

@jamescross 2 года назад

i am doing much better. thanks for asking.

@passportbro904 Год назад

Im being honest, im 39 and always hated maths and have avoided it in my life so far.. but I really want to be a good developer, im not trying to get sacked on my first job or just seen as a fraud. So no stress, there are courses you can do to start from the basics in maths up to algebra, statical probability etc etc and it'll take you a couple weeks to complete (udemy is good for maths courses) then boom, then ill start learning data structures and algorithms at that point. Boom 💥 be smart or risk wasting your time.

@funshoajayi2224 2 года назад

I feel you only need basic math but mostly Logic 😉

@dusitthehto1946 Год назад

So it only requires basic math?

@ashenone3427 2 года назад

We can use calculators right?

@jamescross 2 года назад

of course

@eduardocod8924 2 года назад

Good at math=logic=better at coding 🤔

@jamescross 2 года назад

both require critical thinking problem solving skills. that is where the overlap is.

@eduardocod8924 2 года назад

I’m going for an associate degree Instead of a bootcamp. would you recommend me to get an associate in wed and mobile development, or in computer information system which focuses more in the back end and math😢☠️ what would be more marketable as to finding a job ? Or perhaps I’m better of learning my self ?

@jamescross 2 года назад

If you are considering an associates, why not go all the way and get a CS degree? You could always start learning on your own and try to get a job while in school to come out with more experience.

@eduardocod8924 2 года назад

@@jamescross yeah but I wouldn’t do computer science because is to math heavy, but instead computer information system which is the same but less way less math.also, is there any advantage in getting a bachelors? Because people with no degree are still getting the jobs so doing an extra 2 years seems like a waste. I would do an associate to make my self competitive, and to learn the basics. Question, do you have any videos on this topic ? Regarding college degree vs boot camps interns of getting jobs.

@jamescross 2 года назад

some companies to still prefer a cs degree. then there are a lot of corporate type companies who sometimes require or strongly prefer that someone has a bachelors for certain promotions. doesn't mean you can't have a successful career elsewhere. if i could go back, i would get a cs degree. another thing to consider is that associates only scratches the surface since you have a lot of general classes in there. this is totally subjective and a generalization, but i personally kinda rank it like this for return on investment: best (cs bachelors) -> better (quality software specialized multi-year trade school) -> good (quality bootcamp / self-taught but with solid skills) -> associates degree -> low quality bootcamp -> unfocused self-taught person.

@iam_amantiwarii 2 года назад

Hey, @devsmak how can i contact you ? I have some suggestions for you I want to share

@jamescross 2 года назад

feel free to drop the suggestions here

@iam_amantiwarii 2 года назад

@@jamescross Hey dev your videos really helped me alot and i am on my first steps of becoming a web dev too. Your video quality and teaching style is really awesome but somewhere i think that thumbnails can be improved as you know thumbnails play a major role in videos performance . How do i know these ? I had 2 yt channels and many ig pages . I have an good experience in these type of works .. Its an honor to work with you if you'll give me an opportunity . Hopping to get a response soon 🧨.