Math is not a main part of programming, but it is necessary to learn how to use sets and functions to describe program processes. The challenge lies in the lack of proper teaching in schools. However, learning these concepts is essential for programmers to effectively communicate their program's functionality.
Leslie Lamport is a computer scientist & mathematician who won ACM’s Turing Award in 2013 for his fundamental contributions to the theory and practice of distributed and concurrent systems. He also created LaTeX and TLA+, a high-level language for “writing down the ideas that go into the program before you do any coding.”
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