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My reason: Math is boring. Cryptic math is... cryptic. CS is interesting because it's about logical expression. You have an idea, now figure out the steps
by novaleaf 10y ago
My reason:
Math is boring. Cryptic math is... cryptic.
CS is interesting because it's about logical expression. You have an idea, now figure out the steps to make that become reality. Sure, some higher maths may be required along the way, but almost always as an ancillary task.
- davidivadavid 10y ago> You have an idea, now figure out the steps to make that become reality. A.K.A. writing a proof. Isn't that what mathematicians do all day?
- novaleaf 10y agoi suppose, but one reason I had no interest in math in school was I saw no practical point to a formula, and less-so for a proof. It may be a personality issue with me, compounded by less-than-engaging math education techniques, but I think a good analogy would be: I always loved legos as a kid, and programming is like grown-up legos to me :)