Re:When teaching computer architecture, why are universities...
by Ologn on Thursday April 11, 2024 @11:31AM
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In school I learned about MIPS architecture, which is fairly straightforward although not in use as much as the more complex x86-64 architecture.
I have worked as a programmer for years and at work have had absolutely zero times I have needed to know x86-64 commands like ADD, JMP, MOV etc.
Actually it is good I learned about other processors since once on a personal project, I compiled C code but it ran different on little endian and big endian chips. If I hadn't learned about other architectures I would have been more perplexed.
As someone else said, law schools teach about Roman law and other forms of law not immediately vocationally valuable. Also - I learned something about non-standard computer architecture as an undergrad, and many people go on to become programmers with a BSCS, lawyers typically go on to get a JD after doing undergrad.
I have worked as a programmer for years and at work have had absolutely zero times I have needed to know x86-64 commands like ADD, JMP, MOV etc.
Actually it is good I learned about other processors since once on a personal project, I compiled C code but it ran different on little endian and big endian chips. If I hadn't learned about other architectures I would have been more perplexed.
As someone else said, law schools teach about Roman law and other forms of law not immediately vocationally valuable. Also - I learned something about non-standard computer architecture as an undergrad, and many people go on to become programmers with a BSCS, lawyers typically go on to get a JD after doing undergrad.