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The tag machine code on WindowsForum.com appears in discussions about programming history and low-level computing. One thread references a classic 1983 article titled 'Real Programmers don't use Pascal,' which humorously contrasts high-level languages like Fortran, Pascal, and Ada with the practice of writing machine code to optimize performance. The content highlights how programmers once dug into machine code to gain precious microseconds, reflecting a nostalgic look at early computing practices. While not focused on Windows or modern systems, the tag connects to broader topics of software development, performance tuning, and the evolution of programming languages.
  1. bochane

    Real Programmers don't use Pascal

    Looking through old papers I found a copy I made of an amusing contribution to Datamation July 1983 Readers' Forum: Real Programmers don't use Pascal Who knows nowadays of Fortran, Pascal or ADA? Who were able to dig into the machine code to gain some precious microseconds? We were, a long...
    • bochane
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    • 1983 adas datamation fortran machine code microseconds old papers pascal programming readers forum
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    • Forum: The Water Cooler
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