Is Assembly Programming Still Relevant, Today?

intelinsight asks: "Consider the following question given the current software development needs, and also the claims of the Assembly lovers for it being a language that gives one insights of the internal working of a computer. How relevant or useful is it to learn Assembly programming language in the current era? "

Comments

YES FOR THE LOVE OF FUCKING GOD

[stratjakt]

I've had it up to *HERE* (trust me im pointing really high up) with "IT EXPERTS" who don't have the foggiest fucking clue how a computer works.

It's worth it, just for understanding in a general sense. It's worth it to understand the function of a microprocessor works right down to the latches and nand gates. It's worth it to know how the various IO buses operate, what their limitations are, etc.

It's worth it just to know what a computer CAN do. It's worth it to know how much overhead there is every time that recursive subroutine calls itself.

It's like asking if it's important for a car mechanic to know how an internal combustion engine works. He could probably change oil at jiffy lube without it. And break my fucking PCV valve and tape it back on with electrical tape. It just goes in like a cork I mean what the fuck, like I wouldnt notice, or think Ford installed it that way? Then they get lippy when you demand they replace a 2 dollar plastic doongle because they think its a major overhaul.

What was the topic? Yeah, it's a good idea to have a fucking clue how what you work with functions.