I’ve often seen people suggest that you should learn C in order to learn how computers work. Is this a good idea? Is this accurate? I’m going to start with my conclusion right upfront, just to be crystal clear about what I’m saying here: * 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.
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