Programming is just the implementation of an algorithm. An algorithm, per se, is meaningless outside of a particular domain. For example, I have implemented st

Programming is just the implementation of an algorithm. An algorithm, per se, is meaningless outside of a particular domain. For example, I have implemented standard signal processing and acoustig echo cancellation algorithms, in both C++ and Java. I happen to have a MS in EE and a BS in CpE. Now, take someone with a CS degree (not CpE.) They may be amazing programmers, but they will have a very tough time understanding the math behind these algorithms--It's all about the domain!