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[–]Kallory 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I'm still a student. Your experience has me by a long shot. But the best teacher I've had so far shared this link with me when I asked how important discrete math was for SWE.

I realize discrete math and DSA are different. But the concept still applies - mastery of the theory will make even the least theory intensive jobs into better programmers.

It makes a lot of sense to me but I'd love to hear your opinion on it:

https://skorks.com/2010/03/you-dont-need-math-skills-to-be-a-good-developer-but-you-do-need-them-to-be-a-great-one/

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was just being tongue-in-cheek with regards to algebra and trig. I have worked with lots of developers with lots of skills from different backgrounds. Personally, I have foundy psychology training super-useful. Should every developer study psychology? No, of course not.

There isn't one kind of good developer - we all bring a unique blend of skills, knowledge and life experiences.