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Kargoneth

Member

Registered: 2007-08-11

Posts: 33

Greetings

I dabble in algorithms and such. I prefer to find solutions to problems myself, by working it out by hand if necessary. I may not create the fastest or simplest methods for finding a solution, but I do usually find a solution that works.

For example, I had to design a method for figuring out target deflection (leading a target with a weapon that fires a constant-velocity projectile).

Other people created simple solutions using vector math... mine was based on trigonometry... sine, cosine, tangents, etc...

I hope to one day be able to learn and understand the theories behind complex functions (complex number functions would also be useful for my fractal fascination).

I am a computer programmer at heart, and would rather understand *how* a problem is solved, not just by being bombarded by answers... (I like to extrapolate my knowledge to new problems).

See you around (If I don't forget that this forum exists, lol; I am quite absent minded).

MathsIsFun

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Registered: 2005-01-21

Posts: 7,711

Re: Greetings

Hi kargoneth! Developing one's own algorithms is great.

To aid your memory you can "subscribe" to a topic so you get an email when people reply.

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Kargoneth

Member

Registered: 2007-08-11

Posts: 33

Re: Greetings

That will prove most useful. Thanks for the heads up