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by hagbard_c 12 days ago
Yes, it is worth learning if only to know what it is that makes computers work.

Developers who know assembly have more insight in the capabilities and workings of computers than those who don't.

Developers who know and use (compiled) low-level languages have more insight in the capabilities and workings of computers than those who only use (interpreted) high-level languages

the next addition will be something like 'Developers who know programming languages have more insight in the capabilities and workings of computers than those who only use natural languages'

Learn to program even if you don't intend to do much of it later on.