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RE: The Quest For Knowledge Begins With C
The truth is, dear, that programming has far less to do with math and far more to do with logic. So, unless you're literally programing to support rocket science or something similar, the math you may have to deal with is few and far between.
As for books, the book in your photo is in all reality the bible for the 'C' language, a language I've programmed in for most of my life. You will be well served to keep that at hand.
The only other "book" I would recommend is sitting right in front of you... namely your Macbook (or any other computer, really). Just think of some project you would like to accomplish - simple if possible to start - and start writing code to implement it. Learn by doing.
If ya' need a hand, holler. ;)
- @creatr
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Thanks @creatr. I'd actually just gotten through the first segment of a Python lesson and was surprised how easy that went. I'm going to continue with the course and keep practicing.
You should have seen the look on my face when the first "program" was printing "Hello World!" LOL It must have been comical because my husband nearly spewed his drink through his nose before he asked me if everything was all right. ha! I'm not giving up on C but I'm taking great steps toward it :)
Oh yeah, the other thing about math...
It's not so much that I'm incapable. I can think logically and critically but every time I see x=y+n or some string with letters, numbers and parenthesis or n<= something or other, I think my brain goes into defense. oh no, it's math! Abandon Ship! ABANDON SHIP! LOL
Believe me, Meredith, I understand that reaction. I have it myself. When I'm reading technical papers and get to the strings of equations, my eyes glaze over.
However, I want you to understand that it would actually be possible to spend a lifetime programming without encountering much math, depending on the circles you run in.
However, just for completeness, I will say that (in the few cases where I have run head-on into math) just taking a deep breath and breaking it down into simple, component parts, usually takes most of the mystery out of it...
Steem and Python and 'C' on, my dear! :D
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If I ever get into trouble with my homework, I think between you, kenny-crane, carback1 and meesterboom, you guys will set me straight. :D