5 Apr
2006
5 Apr
'06
2:26 p.m.
Fred Cisin wrote:
On Wed, 5 Apr 2006, Don Y wrote:
Depends on the job they are applying for. If they
are writing code to maintain a manufacturing database,
nope.
If they are writing code to implement a "tape ruler"
(i.e. retractable plastic/steel ruler used in construction)
then most probably. (unless the processor chosen does all
it's arithmetic in BCD!)
Sort of like converting to decimal:
digit = value % 10;
value /= 10;
whereas if you were writing it in ASM, both results would
be available to you in the same operation (though, with
access to ASM, you would probably use a faster algorithm!)
Is it appropriate to expect job applicants to be familiar with AAM and
DAA?