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		Swizec on Oct 16, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Implementing Hash Tables in C Just like you had to learn how to code with absolute memory addressing because only a silly non-engineer would waste computer resources on a compiler, right?

formerly_proven on Oct 16, 2021 | [–]

That's why it's called a computer science degree, not a gluing-libraries-together degree.

pjmlp on Oct 16, 2021 | [–]

Yes, programming in Assembly is usually also a possible assignment during a 5 year degree.

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