What level of math do you need to know before programming?

[WingedPanther]

Something else to be aware of: almost ALL programming theory is cross-listed as math, or could be. BNF is a mathematical representation of a language. Turing machines are a mathematical concept that can also be expressed as recursive functions. State machines, finite automata, etc are all areas of mathematics research.

Also, the most practical programs, from a business stance, are very stats heavy, making use of finite approximations of multi-variable integrals.

[Theaegd]

Logic and math are two totally different beasts.

[WingedPanther]

Logic and math are two totally different beasts.

High school geometry is basically a course in formal logic. Numerous advanced math courses are almost pure logic. I have a master's in math. They are deeply intertwined.

[instantcake]

your all lucky. I've only taken up to algebra 1 but I find that I can do most things, just not my own graphics library

[progcomputeach]

or A good Mathematician => A good Programmer (=> means implies for non mathematicians ;-))

Can we say it like this: A good Mathematician = A good Pogrammer ?

[MeTh0Dz]

or A good Mathematician => A good Programmer (=> means implies for non mathematicians ;-))

That's a logical fallacy.

[lor]

As of now I'm learning about the fundamentals of C++ and I'd say addition, subtraction, division and multiplication are essential. Modulus is also very handy. So yeah, I guess the obvious helps.

[WingedPanther]

or A good Mathematician => A good Programmer (=> means implies for non mathematicians ;-))

Unfortunately, no. There are many good mathematicians who suck with computers.

[Ancient Dragon]

In all my 25 years programming in C and C++ I never once had a need for math beyond college freshman algebra, trig and statistics. But I didn't work with scientists such as NASA either. All my experience was business related. Higher levels of math come in if you want to write games or other programs that involve graphics, and then only if you don't use existing game engines such as OpenGL and DirectX.

[MeTh0Dz]

In all my 25 years programming in C and C++ I never once had a need for math beyond college freshman algebra, trig and statistics. But I didn't work with scientists such as NASA either. All my experience was business related. Higher levels of math come in if you want to write games or other programs that involve graphics, and then only if you don't use existing game engines such as OpenGL and DirectX.

Haha there are a lot of times when higher level maths are necessary other than just working for NASA or writing games.