Chapter 11
The Unavoidable Math Chapter
IN THIS CHAPTER
Using the ++ and -- operators
Making the modulus useful
Employing various operator shortcuts
Working with various math functions
Creating random numbers
Understanding the order of precedence
One of the reasons I shunned computers in my early life was that I feared the math. Eventually, I learned that math doesn't play a central role in programming. On one hand, you need to know some math, especially when a program involves complex calculations. On the other hand, it’s the computer that does the math — you just punch in the formula.
In the programming universe, math is necessary but painless. Most programs involve some form of simple math. Graphics programming uses a lot of math. And games wouldn’t be interesting if it weren’t for random numbers. All this stuff is math. I believe that you’ll find it more interesting than dreadful. ...
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