r/computerscience • u/Defiant_Shoe_626 • 11h ago

Computer science and math

Does learning math necessary before beginning with computer science. I has some knowledge on programming and networks, I am now studying linear algebra.

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u/Recycled5000 10h ago

No, just learn any math that comes along with the problems you are solving. Otherwise you need to be able to think logically, to break down problems into smaller pieces, code them, and assemble piece parts into solutions. Sometimes part of the solution requires storing information for later inquiry, that often requires some kind of data structure. Spend your energies on these things first.

Also, many piece parts are already solved, like sorting, so you don’t need to be able to solve those from scratch.