Re: [OT] Learning MIPS ISA using GCC and Debian

[Amit Uttamchandani <amit.uttam@gmail.com>]

On Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:55:03 -0400
Jerry Stuckle <jerry@smartechhomes.com> wrote:

> I would say that is one of the worst ways to learn MIPS.  A good 
> compiler will have numerous optimizations, and the resultant code may 
> bear little resemblance to the original C.  Even if you disable all 
> optimizations, programming style will differ between that generated by 
> the C compiler and what you write directly in MIPS.
> 
> Better to learn the instruction set, registers, etc. without trying 
> shortcuts.  You'll be much better off in the long run.
> 

Thanks for the advice. I guess you're right. I didn't consider that
aspect of it.

Amit