Do you really need mathematics to be a software developer or programmer?

Question

Ive just been curious as i have been looking at a lot of job posts in SA and most of them require you to have done mathematics at school for some reason. anyone care to clarify?

Answer 1

Yea a basic understanding of mathematical fields like applied mathematics is useful.

1 - Descret Mathematics
The study of summations and their closed algorithmic forms will help you with algorithmic optimization through use of big-O notation, and working with matrices and vectors will give you an introduction into the logic needed to work with large sets of ordered data in their programs

2 - Probability
This area of math is often grouped under the discrete math title but has a strong presence outside the computer world as well. Probability plays a large role in determining how to predict the way a computer program will act.

3 - Binary & Boolean Algebra
A computer combines and compares these numbers through the use of Boolean algebra, a topic that can also help an engineer build effective logic in their own algorithms

Hope this helps☺☺☺

Answer 2

You do if what you are programming is math related, other than that you don't. If you don't know something that you need, you can usually learn FROM programming. That's how I was introduced to algebra, not through a teacher

Answer 3

As a system administrator you'll be expected to solve problems quickly and efficiently. Math is important because it helps you develop critical thinking and analysis skills. it's unlikely you'll need to use any high level math, however.