Am I wierd or does assembly just make more sense than SX/B

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• JonnyMac Posts: 9,296

  2007-03-26 00:56 edited 2007-03-26 00:56

  Some would argue that Assembly makes more sense than any high level language as it is what's native to the machine. SX/B, like other high-level languages, is a bridge between us humans and the machine, and generally easier to understand. No high level language is perfect, however, and the more you understand about the target controller, the better you'll be able to use high level languages created for it. I've been doing a lot of SX/B and Assembly mixing lately and having a really fun time.
• CCraig Posts: 163

  2007-03-26 14:41 edited 2007-03-26 14:41

  I like SX/B. I find I can get things done quickly and I like fact that it manages some things for me. If I choose, I can look at the code (list) and study and learn.
  
  I'll second Jon's statement about people not knowing the target controller. I think that's where most people get frustrated and quit. I don't suppose that they get in a car, not knowing what the knob with 1-2-3-4-5-R is, and expect to drive. Yet, they see 'basic' and expect that they already know it.
  
  The great thing is this: You can go from basic to assembly any time you want with one keystroke if need be. That, interupts, speed and low cost.... pretty nice.
  
  IMHO, Chris
• Sparks-R-Fun Posts: 388

  2007-03-27 16:33 edited 2007-03-27 16:33

  CCraig said...
  I like SX/B. I find I can get things done quickly and I like fact that it manages some things for me. If I choose, I can look at the code (list) and study and learn.

  
  I wholeheartedly agree! And the fact that SX/B is available as a FREE option is hard to beat!
  
  - Sparks