Let Go, Standard Library From Community

[Jeff Nowakowski]

Stephen Waits wrote:
> Your "most people" is completely different from mine.  In my line of 
> work, *every* programmer, at minimum, applies linear algebra *every* 
> day.  Many make frequent use of calculus too.

Yes, in *your* line of work.  There's tons and tons of software written 
that does not require heavy math skills.  There's no reason to train all 
programmers in linear algebra and calculus.  I think they should be 
exposed to it at a high level, and if they want to go deeper that should 
be their option.

> You may not have needed it in your job, but if you don't have these 
> skills, don't apply for a job with me.  :)

Indeed, and I never would.  Isn't the free market wonderful?

-Jeff