Then why should your learn assembly language? I mean other than be able to graduate? That is the good news.

• In order to write high-level languages, such a C/C++ and Pascal, it is necessary to have some knowledge of the assembly language they translate into.
Programs written in high-level languages will usually not run as fast as assembly language programs. In a extremely small percentage of applications, speed is so critical that only assembly language routines can meet the speed requirements.
• Sometimes to debug a higher-level language, you have to review the resulting assembly language.
• Compiler writers must know how to write assembly language in order to have the compiler do code generation.
• Assembly language programmer can earn more than programmers who can not write assembly language (in those applications where assembly language is required).
• Writing assembly language is fun.

What you will encounter in the real-world is that there are a set of functions that are time-sensitive and will be written in assembly language. It is necessary that you learn how to mix assembly language and other languages.

Nobody Uses Assembly Language Anymore

VXI TECHNOLOGY INC, a rapidly growing electronic test equipment
manufacturer located in Irvine, CA, seeks a firmware/software engineer for
its Cleveland, Ohio design group. The primary responsibilities will involve
the design of real-time, embedded firmware and the development of
instrument device drivers for the Windows and Linux operating systems.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated skills in the areas of:
* Linux programming (kernel, device driver, and user)
* Embedded firmware design
* TCP/IP network programming
* C/C++/Assembly programming languages
* Firmware/software architecture definition

Contact Kevin Ballou, kevinb@vxitech.com, 216-447-4059

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