When analyzing algorithms, I have used calculus as a shortcut to many calculations. I believe that learning calculus is not just about its direct applications.

When analyzing algorithms, I have used calculus as a shortcut to many calculations. I believe that learning calculus is not just about its direct applications. Calculus often comes up when just dealing with your set-up. You might make a discrete model for a problem and end up using calculus for approximations, equivalent calculations, or reasoning.