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> A degree in CS should be about much more than programming. Sure, but CS is still about "Computing", not algebra or calculus!
by mamcx 5y ago
> A degree in CS should be about much more than programming.
Sure, but CS is still about "Computing", not algebra or calculus!
- mlyle 5y agoWe're basically talking about machines that are the embodiment of applied mathematics. Yes, a lot is discrete, but a lot is very well approximated with algebra and algebra is an important tool to have at hand when tackling discrete math.