What level of math are you proficient in?

Writing complex code is usually A Bad Thing(™. Maintainable code is way, way better than complicated/complex code with all sorts of shortcuts. If you only want to program, 99.999% of it will be fairly straightforward code. You'd only need to write computationally complicated code when you get down to the barebones - like writing graphics engine stuff in Unity or Unreal engines. If that's what you want to work on though, more power to you and learn about all the complicated stuff so I don't need to do it.




Learn to write simple code that other people can follow along without needing you there. This way if something breaks while you're gone, someone can fix it. You have to keep the Bus Factor in mind.

Simple code is better than fast code.
Simple code is better than unmaintainable code.

There is simply nothing better than simple code.

I'd highly recommend reading Code Complete.

And if you're interested in learning about complicated algorithms that you might be interested in, I'd highly recommend checking out the "What the f'uck?" code: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_invers...f_the_code

Is this what you're talking about?

I've read some cool things about physics/collision engines before, I believe. That sort of thing is interesting.