Is learning algorithms before programming a must ?

[Patrik]

In almost every programming school (atleast here in my country) you can't get straight in programming without learning algorithms, they make programming kinda easier to understand when it comes to contexts and calculations.
But is that step a must or can it be skipped without facing issues in the future while programming?

 

[Variable]

Yeah, learning algorithms and basic methods is a necessity for starters when being introduced in programming , its not a matter of making it easier or not, but a matter of learning to chose the best and most optimized approach to design a software and teaches you how to debug your own code.

 

[Damismiling]

In the real sense algorithm is not necessarily needed before learning programming
Although algorithm design shows a step by step methods of solving a problem

 

[Oscar]

No, it's not a must but I'll advise you try and have some knowledge on algorithms because it will give you an advantage when you want to write complex programs especially in the field of data science and data visualization using python.

 

[Patrik]

If you are interested in programming and you want to see programming, then you should not want it in school. You have always had a hard time learning programming, but we have to study a lot. So I would tell you that if you want to learn programming, you have to learn it in your college life

I meant schools that are specified in Programming , i always found one issuebwhen learning it, is that the teachers keep teaching you that slowly which makes it boring to learn

 

[Nova]

Almost every big program is some sort of the algorithm. And the data structure and the algorithm is not an optional thing in the computer scientists syllabus. Most of the designers and the coders who can do the algorithm. The more pay you want from the coding project. then more you know the fundamentals the better.

 

[giddy]

I think not all part of graphics designer require that
Graphic designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. They develop the overall layout and production design for applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and reports.

 

[Alexandoy]

Excuse me for asking this but what exactly do you mean by algorithm? I only read that in Google's search engine that it uses its own algorithm to decide on which site links to be included in the search list. But in programming I don't see the point of the algorithm because programming is simply writing down the instructions for the computer in the proper sequence. It is like a GPS with the street map that you chart where the vehicle should go.

 

[WhiteHouse]

Data Structures & Algorithms is a ‘must-have’ skill that often becomes the differentiating factor between someone who gets hired by a small IT firm at a relatively low package and someone who is recruited by a top organization at fat pay package. Hence, mastering the subject is essential. However, Data Structures & Algorithms require to be implemented and one can not obviously do that if one does not understand a programming language. So, in chronological order one should first master a programming language, then proceed to learning Data Structures and Algorithms.

 

[Akinwale701]

In almost every programming school (atleast here in my country) you can't get straight in programming without learning algorithms, they make programming kinda easier to understand when it comes to contexts and calculations.
But is that step a must or can it be skipped without facing issues in the future while programming?

any one that works for you is fine. some people learnt the first before the second or vice versa and they're doing fine in the field of programming. You too can do just that. There's no rule as to which one to learn first before the other.

 

[Dubai]

In almost every programming school (atleast here in my country) you can't get straight in programming without learning algorithms, they make programming kinda easier to understand when it comes to contexts and calculations.
But is that step a must or can it be skipped without facing issues in the future while programming?

If I understand you clearly, most often than not, algorithm and or syntax comes with programming languages. You learn it automatically while learning the language. You don't need to learn algorithms first before knowing how to code with a programming language.

 

[Highflyer]

In the long run, algorithms are essential in programming! ... Programs are an implementation of algorithms in a particular programming language. An algorithm is a step-by-step procedure to solve a problem. Programs and Algorithms are tools and techniques used towards one end: Problem solving

 

[Seun4luv]

I think it's fine to learn the two side-by-side. If you try to just learn the data structures and algorithms first without doing any programming, it will all be a bit abstract when I think you're likely to learn more effectively if you can use what you're learning in a practical context.

 

[Lyrrex]

You are even stressing yourself going to go and learn algorithm just go and learn programming you can start with cc + or Python then you will have a deep understanding of how programming and algorithm is all about you can just combine them all together and learn in programming. You must have a good mathematical skill to start

 

[adazeez1995]

For me, understanding data structure and algorithms is more important than studying any programming language. Mastering the language is not the problem . The problem is knowing what to do with the language. And this is why I think that basic algorithms are important.

 

[Trexxxy]

I don't think it is a must, but learning algorithm is definitely a plus for a programmer, for any beginner who wants to start learning programming it isn't a must. I think it is important to understand the basic tenets of programming before taking a step further.

 

[Jlife]

The reason they are saying that you should learn that is because if you learn and have at least a good understanding about algorithm you will actually understand programing is much more better than an ordinary people without any understanding of algorithm.

 

[zahidhussain]

If you start to learning basic of programming you must have the knowledge of algoritham because it is the early stage of programming in algoritham yiu know the basic ideas and aoply on programming

 

[kayode10]

It is not necessary to learn a logarithm before you can enroll for programming language. Once you have a good knowledge of mathematics and you have passion for numbers then you are good to go. You have to pull all your heart on it if you really want to make l most out of the programming language.

 

[Chris]

Not really, tho Algorithm is essential in programming, programs are an implementation of algorithms in a particular programming language, programs and algorithms are tools and techniques used towards one end which is problem solving.
learning programming doesn't require algorithm, but to make an efficient program,you should consider learning it.