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When I was young I imagined that when I'll be an advanced programming/CS student I would learn advanced stuff like self-modifying code. Too bad real life is not

• saagarjha 7y ago
  If you’re interested, JIT compilers or malware reversing is a “real” place where this knowledge is useful.
  • anfilt 7y ago
    Also don't forget binary translation which basically is assembly level JIT. Although static binary translation is a thing but has limitations.
• chrisseaton 7y ago
  You can get a job in compilers if you want. Message me via my profile if you don't know where to start.
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