This question does concern me. I became a developer/programmer at the age of around 48. I got a degree in Web Development, but also had a few Java classes. I began my job working with Apex in Salesforce, and with JavaScript, Angular, plus Java/Spring Boot. I am definitely not a great programmer, but I would say I am a decent programmer. Before I got my Web Dev degree, I took Calculus twice (at around age 46) and withdrew both times rather than finishing with a failing grade. When I was in my 20s getting my first degree (non-computer related), I was Magna Cum Laude. I'm convinced that if I had taken Calculus back then I would have passed it. The Calculus is the reason I went for a Web Dev degree at one school vs a Computer Science degree at another. Now, my job gives us free tuition at the latter school, but I can't take any of the CS courses there until I pass Calculus. I program without knowing a lot about algorithms, and I think I would probably know more about them if I had a stronger Math background. Whether I would be a better programmer in general is hard to say. I'm just grateful I was able to get into the industry at all at such a late age, and I do have concerns about the future. I think my job is secure, and I hope to retire here, but you never know what life will throw at you. So I do wish I had succeeded with Calculus, and I hope to at some point. It may or may not help, but it will absolutely never hurt.

Quora is a horrible place to ask questions. I would say Reddit or Facebook. But otherwise, you're right.

You all wanna hear something funny? My title is Associate Software Engineer. I just read this thread two days ago. About 10 minutes ago, my boss told me there is a reorg going on. My duties and salary will remain the same, but my title is changing to Developer I. SOMEONE told my bosses about this discussion!!! :laugh: