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0 pointskayodelycaon4y ago0 comments

I’m a senior web application programmer in the US and absolutely suck at math. Most of the field doesn’t require much math. Basic geometry and algebra would be enough. Knowing the basics of how to calculate combinations and permutations is useful.

Some people have recommended Kahn Academy. https://www.khanacademy.org/

Don’t be afraid to use a calculator when things get complex. Calculators are not cheating. But try to do as much in your head and on paper as you can. It helps to learn why things work.

You will get frustrated. Be patient and walk away for a bit when you need to. :)

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abzug4y ago

Thanks for the pointers.

beebeepka4y ago

I also suck at math. As a web dev, I don't need much but doing 2d/3d graphics gave me headaches for a while.

As a kid, I used to complain often and loudly that I would never need any of this stuff. Turns out I was wrong.

You can turn around your life. I did so in my 30s. I am only saying this because there's a high chance you are an old fart since you know and like kraftwerk.

As you have correctly guessed, it's not too late.

abzug4y ago

Thanks, I'm 36 by the way.

maerF0x04y ago

hey man, I'm in my 30s as well and definitely feel like I'm restarting life after a LTR ended in the spring.

I like to remind myself of the encouraging phrase "We overestimate what we can can accomplish in a year, and under estimate what we can accomplish in five". Compounding gains is the game and humans always seem to underestimate their power

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abzug4y ago

Thanks for the pointers.

beebeepka4y ago

I also suck at math. As a web dev, I don't need much but doing 2d/3d graphics gave me headaches for a while.

As a kid, I used to complain often and loudly that I would never need any of this stuff. Turns out I was wrong.

You can turn around your life. I did so in my 30s. I am only saying this because there's a high chance you are an old fart since you know and like kraftwerk.

As you have correctly guessed, it's not too late.

abzug4y ago

Thanks, I'm 36 by the way.

maerF0x04y ago

hey man, I'm in my 30s as well and definitely feel like I'm restarting life after a LTR ended in the spring.

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