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> C is not “how the computer works.” I don’t think most people mean this phrase literally, so that is sort of irrelevant. Understanding the context means that l
by kjeetgill 4y ago
> C is not “how the computer works.” I don’t think most people mean this phrase literally, so that is sort of irrelevant.
Understanding the context means that learning C for this reason may still be a good idea for you, depending on your objectives.
I think summarizing that article as "no" really undercuts how diplomatic and reasonable Steve Klabnik is in it.
- nindalf 4y agoOf course learning widely used technologies may be a good idea for some people, depending on their objectives. That’s a truism. But is it necessary to understand now a computer works? No. You can also check out "C is how the computer works" is a dangerous mindset for C programmers (https://steveklabnik.com/writing/c-is-how-the-computer-works-is-a-dangerous-mindset-for-c-programmers https://steveklabnik.com/writing/c-is-how-the-computer-works...)
- steveklabnik 4y agoThank you for the kind words. I got enough heat for it at the time that it took me a full year to return to the topic, so it's nice that some folks still remember it fondly.
- cannabis_sam 4y agoYour views on programming languages are deeply appreciated, regardless of whether I agree or not.