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There are many different types of problem solving. For example, diplomacy is a type of problem solving. So is plumbing repair. Even in programming, I found tha
by dalke 11y ago
There are many different types of problem solving. For example, diplomacy is a type of problem solving. So is plumbing repair.
Even in programming, I found that I like solving problems with a physical basis, but not more business-oriented problems like equipment management and payroll, or financial problems like derivatives pricing.
I therefore don't think it's useful to consider this as a "problem solving" issue.
- sharemywin 11y agoBut you like solving problems. A lot of people don't. They also tend not to like higher level math. Can they learn to program yes but, will they enjoy it probably not.
- dalke 11y agoWe are talking about the OP, not "a lot of people". A lot of people like problem solving, even though they don't specifically like the sorts of problems addressed in most math courses. There are also many programming problems which have little to do with those math problems. I see no reason to believe that this OP is not interested in solving problems. Even if there is a anti-correlation to "problem solving" and easy of learning math, I don't think it's strong enough to make a recommendation to stay out of "hacking" or programming in general. I also protested the implicit restriction of the term "problem solving" to mean a certain specific type of intellectual problem.