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		Google234 on Sept 24, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Mathematics for Programmers [pdf] Most math programs wouldn’t through students (unless they choose) into heavy duty analysis without a proof based prep course.

Tainnor on Sept 25, 2020 [–]

In many parts of Europe, they actually do: if you study maths or even something related like CS or physics, you'll basically see proofs from day one. The split between "calculus" (non-rigorous) and "analysis" (with proper proofs) seems to be mostly a US thing.

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