> Also, compilers is a basic core course you have to take to get a CS degree. I'm not sure if this is true. It wasn't required for my degree. I wasn't offende

> Also, compilers is a basic core course you have to take to get a CS degree. I'm not sure if this is true. It wasn't required for my degree. I wasn't offended by your comment, though. I just disagree with you. No hard feelings about that. Anyways, I agree that knowing how things work under the hood will make you a better programmer. I just disagree with how you phrased that sentiment in your original comment.