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2I assume by research you mean paid research rather than just a hobby. If so, this probably makes sense mainly in an academic environment. So it would be useful for us to know whether you have any relevant academic background.– BitwiseCommented Aug 26, 2014 at 18:40
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@Bitwise I am still only a senior in high school, though I have been actively involved in mathematics and computer science for quite some time now. I have explored my passion for academia over the past few years and have firmly decided that I want to be involved in it for the rest of my life.– user20284Commented Aug 26, 2014 at 18:42
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Have you considered doing research in theoretical computer science, for instance on programming languages?– Federico PoloniCommented Aug 27, 2014 at 8:20
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4Most code isn't trivial. If you are spending a significant fraction of your time writing trivial code, something has gone wrong. Automate it.– Patrick CollinsCommented Aug 27, 2014 at 9:14
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4Your enthusiasm will serve you well in any career that you choose, but I would caution you that it is increasingly difficult to pursue a career as a tenure-track mathematician. There are many software companies that solve difficult, math-intense problems; it's not all writing line-of-business software for medical records automation. If you're interested in learning about the sorts of problems that professional mathematicians solve, go to your local university library and take a look at some journals; the librarians will help you find what you're looking for.– Eric LippertCommented Aug 27, 2014 at 13:42
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