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Not a software project, but I would try to learn mathematics properly and in depth. This isn't something I've had the time or opportunity to do. I would get a
by andyjohnson0 12y ago
Not a software project, but I would try to learn mathematics properly and in depth. This isn't something I've had the time or opportunity to do.
I would get a stack of basic and undergrad textbooks, maybe a copy of Mathematica, maybe also a tutor, and just start at the beginning to see how far I could get.
- probablyfiction 12y agoA better understanding of math would directly impact your skill as a programmer. It might be worth it to float the idea with your job and see if they can help you with that. Then demand a raise because of your increased value.
- nikhilalmeida 12y agoI came across this yesterday (probably on HN) http://betterexplained.com/cheatsheet/ http://betterexplained.com/cheatsheet/ I plan to read through all of this in my free time.
- tehaugmenter 12y agoI don't know where you found it but thank you sir! Very enlightening and helpful for those things you get rusty on. Calculus was 6 years ago now for me and just skimming over what is in this sheet helps a hell of a lot. Awesome!
- cottonseed 12y agoI had 6 months and tried to do this. That was 7 years ago and I just finished my PhD. Careful what you wish for. Now I have another 6 months...