Do You Need Math to Take CS50 - CS50 Reels #Shorts

Professor David J. Malan on why math shouldn’t be an obstacle when considering programming.

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David J. Malan

[adarsh]

I like how he said maths is not necessary then goes on to explain why it is

[webluke]

Great answer to this. I struggled with high-level math in college but did great programing. It's one of those "depends on what type of programming you go into" types of answers. Right now, I need more geometry than anything else for my job but more of the basics. Even the super complex simulation systems come down to a list of algebra problems solved in a loop by the computer. A lot of the math for whatever field you are programming for is learned and knowledge of the field that you wouldn't have time to learn specifically about in school.

[divinecosmos]

God-tier teacher! Thanks for all you do Mr. Malan!

[pheoxin]

Omg i need that. Going though cs50. Logic, way of improving code, efficiency is my home. But high tier math really scares me in programming . Thank you best teacher :)

[leaht-putm]

IMHO the top professor/instructor / all-around down-to-earth teacher going. I would have no problem paying for taking the courses on campus but I'm in the older generation.

[Prakhar_Choubey]

Can cs50 please come up with a complete mathematics course too! 🙏🙏🙏

[pranavravi]

I hope they would do math for cs series.

[OfficialVeignNero]

Oh my gosh! Thank you for the insight!

I was hellbent on learning calculus through and through before learning programming. It’s very relieving to know I can work my way up from the level I’m already at.

[sultanhanga]

Every time I ask some one do I need math for programming?

The answer be like : YesNo

[sysyphenfewtfr]

Math is necessary for programming. You need logic which is part of math.

[SE]

OK I don't need to do maths then but I'll still do it!

[kentanrobinson]

what is the background music? it sounds super familiar

[Kal-El_]

Is computer science career stable in the long run? Should i care about its stability in the future?

[javi.j]

Quick question: is discrete math important too?

[Santi-oxqx]

Math is literally programming, some concepts are just the same.

[fsfaysalcse]

Do I have to be a math expert to become a machine learning engineering ?

[masternobody]

yes i can make innovative tech by learning math. star wars and stuff

[batmajik]

Is there any age restriction for taking the course?

[ginunggagap]

Im too dumb for this shit, imma just go back to my stupid ways n leave this

[leonardoragazini]

and algorithms, for big O notation, aka my biggest prob atm? haha