Computer Science > Programming Languages
[Submitted on 22 Jan 2013]
Title:Mathematics Is Imprecise
View PDFAbstract:We commonly think of mathematics as bringing precision to application domains, but its relationship with computer science is more complex. This experience report on the use of Racket and Haskell to teach a required first university CS course to students with very good mathematical skills focusses on the ways that programming forces one to get the details right, with consequent benefits in the mathematical domain. Conversely, imprecision in mathematical abstractions and notation can work to the benefit of beginning programmers, if handled carefully.
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From: EPTCS [view email] [via EPTCS proxy][v1] Tue, 22 Jan 2013 05:17:40 UTC (16 KB)
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