It's unambiguously true that some amount of math beyond high school like that studied in Discrete Mathematics is essential for computer science. That's not the

It's unambiguously true that some amount of math beyond high school like that studied in Discrete Mathematics is essential for computer science. That's not the same thing as being essential for programming. That being said, studying more CS will only open more doors for you, giving you the tools to solve ever more complex problems, or the ability to recognize when something is effectively impossible. It's not gatekeeping to point out that a field of knowledge will help you access other fields of knowledge. It's an invitation.